#885A3F Hex Color
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#885a3f is a muted, matte orange-brown with dusty gray undertones and moderate darkness. Its warmth feels grounded and dependable, fitting coffee, chocolate, artisan, vintage, and autumn branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or muted teal; white text remains readable at about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #885a3f.
Questions about #885a3f
What is #885a3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #885a3f is rgb(136, 90, 63), in HSL hsl(22, 37%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 54%, 47%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #885a3f?
#885a3f pairs well with cream, muted teal, and sage, which balance its dusty orange-brown warmth; use cream for a soft base, teal for contrast, and sage for a quieter natural accent.
Can #885a3f support white text?
White text on #885a3f reaches about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, generally meeting WCAG AA for normal text; confirm the result with your chosen font size, weight, and background before launch.
Does #885a3f feel warm or cool?
#885a3f reads as a warm, earthy orange-brown because its red and orange influence outweighs its dusty gray undertone, while its muted finish keeps the color restrained rather than bright or loud.
Is #885a3f readable on white or black?
#885a3f has a 5.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 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.