#887B44 Hex Color
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The hex code #887b44 is a dusty, warm yellow-olive with low saturation and a grounded, earthy feel. Its mellow character suits military, construction, outdoor, and organic branding, especially as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal. Use black text for readable body copy, with roughly 5.0:1 contrast on this color.
Questions about #887b44
What is #887b44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #887b44 is rgb(136, 123, 68), in HSL hsl(49, 33%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 50%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #887b44?
The #887b44 hex color pairs well with cream, charcoal, warm white, and muted terracotta because these shades balance its dusty yellow-olive base while preserving its grounded feel in both print and digital layouts.
Does #887b44 read as warm or cool?
#887b44 reads as warm because its muted yellow base dominates the olive influence, giving it a sunbaked, earthy appearance rather than a crisp green cast when placed beside cooler neutrals.
Is #887b44 readable on white or black?
#887b44 has a 4.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.