#887547 Hex Color
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#887547 is a muted, dusty olive with strong yellow undertones. This desaturated tone feels organic and grounded, making it effective for nature-inspired branding or outdoor apparel. Use it as a supporting accent alongside dark grays rather than a primary background color. Because it offers sufficient contrast for black text, it works well for readable UI elements. The hex code for this color is #887547.
Questions about #887547
What is #887547 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #887547 is rgb(136, 117, 71), in HSL hsl(42, 31%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 48%, 47%.
What colors pair well with 887547 for a balanced palette?
The dusty yellow undertones of 887547 work beautifully alongside deep charcoal or dark slate grays to ground the design. For a vibrant contrast, adding touches of muted terracotta or soft cream creates a balanced, nature-focused aesthetic that feels sophisticated rather than overly bright.
Is 887547 suitable for body text on a white background?
While 887547 provides decent legibility, it may not meet strict WCAG accessibility standards for standard body text sizes. It is much more effective as a secondary accent color or for UI elements like borders, headers, and call-to-action buttons where slightly lower contrast is acceptable.
Is #887547 readable on white or black?
#887547 has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.68:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.