#88786C Hex Color
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#88786c is a muted brown with a dusty orange undertone, ashy enough to pass for warm gray. Its low saturation keeps things calm and understated, which suits autumn palettes, packaging, and background work. It reads muddy as a dominant color, so use it as a supporting tone against deep teal or charcoal. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #88786c
What is #88786c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88786c is rgb(136, 120, 108), in HSL hsl(26, 11%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 21%, 47%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #88786c?
Deep teal and charcoal flatter #88786c best, since its gray-brown warmth keeps dark palettes from feeling flat. Cream lifts it gently, while pure white tends to wash it out.
Is #88786c readable on white or black?
#88786c has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.