#885756 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red sits in a dim, earthy palette. Because it is highly unsaturated, #885756 serves best as a supporting background rather than a bold accent. The color maintains a 5.9:1 contrast ratio with white text, meeting accessibility standards for readable body copy. Designers should use this hex code when a mellow, matte tone is needed to ground a layout without overwhelming the content.
Questions about #885756
What is #885756 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #885756 is rgb(136, 87, 86), in HSL hsl(1, 23%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 37%, 47%.
What color palettes work best with #885756?
Is #885756 readable on white or black?
#885756 has a 5.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.