#886643 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated orange-brown feels rooted and organic, leaning into a vintage aesthetic. The hex code #886643 works best as a supporting neutral or grounding element in branding and print design. Because of its low saturation, it can appear muddy in large, solid blocks. However, white text remains highly legible against it, making it a reliable choice for readable text overlays.
Questions about #886643
What is #886643 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #886643 is rgb(136, 102, 67), in HSL hsl(30, 34%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 51%, 47%.
How should #886643 be used in professional layouts?
Use #886643 as a grounding neutral for secondary elements or backgrounds rather than large, solid blocks where it may appear muddy. It serves well as a vintage-inspired anchor that pairs effectively with lighter text for high readability.
What colors coordinate well with #886643?
Is #886643 readable on white or black?
#886643 has a 5.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 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.