#886F59 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange carries heavy gray undertones. It functions best as a supporting element rather than a dominant base, as the color can appear muddy at large scales. White text offers excellent readability against this shade, hitting a 4.7:1 contrast ratio for accessibility. The hex code for this ashy, understated tone is #886f59, a natural choice for grounding minimal, autumn-inspired palettes.
Questions about #886f59
What is #886f59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #886f59 is rgb(136, 111, 89), in HSL hsl(28, 21%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 35%, 47%.
How should I use #886f59 in a design?
Use #886f59 as a grounding secondary color rather than a dominant base to avoid a muddy appearance. It excels in minimalist or rustic palettes when paired with creamy white text for high legibility and soft visual contrast.
Is #886f59 readable on white or black?
#886f59 has a 4.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.46:1 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.