#895C44 Hex Color
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#895c44 is a dusty, unsaturated brown with muted orange undertones. It carries a heavy, matte quality that works well for vintage or organic branding where a grounded, reliable feel is desired. This shade can look muddy if used as a primary background, so it shines best as a supporting texture or accent. White text provides necessary contrast against this dark, earthy hex code.
Questions about #895c44
What is #895c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #895c44 is rgb(137, 92, 68), in HSL hsl(21, 34%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 50%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #895c44 for a balanced palette?
Is #895c44 a warm or cool brown?
#895c44 leans decidedly warm because of its subtle but persistent orange undertones. This warmth gives it a baked, earthy quality that feels more accessible than colder, neutral grays or flat, dark chocolate browns, making it ideal for vintage-inspired designs.
Is #895c44 readable on white or black?
#895c44 has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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.