#885842 Hex Color
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#885842 is a warm, muted orange-brown with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation creates a mellow, understated mood suited to coffee, chocolate, craft, autumn, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal; as a full background, it can feel heavy, while white text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #885842
What is #885842 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #885842 is rgb(136, 88, 66), in HSL hsl(19, 35%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 51%, 47%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #885842?
#885842 pairs well with cream, charcoal, muted sage, and dusty blue because its warm, low-saturation base gives cooler or lighter accents room to stand out without making the palette feel harsh.
Is #885842 readable on white or black?
#885842 has a 5.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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.