#885E3D Hex Color
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This muted, ashy brown carries a dusty orange undertone that feels grounded and reliable. Because it is desaturated, #885e3d works best as a supporting accent in vintage or craft-focused palettes rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted teals, which contrast its warmth without fighting for attention. White text maintains great readability over this hex code, ensuring your design remains accessible.
Questions about #885e3d
What is #885e3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #885e3d is rgb(136, 94, 61), in HSL hsl(26, 38%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 55%, 47%.
What colors pair best with #885e3d?
Is #885e3d suitable for text?
While #885e3d is a beautiful accent or background color, it is generally too dark and desaturated to serve as primary body text. For the best readability, use white or very light cream text if you choose to overlay it.
Is #885e3d readable on white or black?
#885e3d has a 5.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.