#895747 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red has a dark, earthy quality that grounds any palette. Because of its low saturation, #895747 works best as a supporting tone rather than a large background, where it can easily appear muddy. Pair it with soft creams or desaturated teals to avoid a heavy look. White text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, making it readable for UI elements.
Questions about #895747
What is #895747 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #895747 is rgb(137, 87, 71), in HSL hsl(15, 32%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 48%, 46%.
How should I use #895747 in a design?
Treat #895747 as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background color to prevent a muddy appearance. It shines as an accent for text or UI borders when paired with light creams or soft, desaturated teals to maintain visual clarity.
Is #895747 readable on white or black?
#895747 has a 5.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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.