#895C4C Hex Color
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A dusty, muted brown with strong red and orange undertones, #895c4c feels grounded and reliable. This shade functions well as a UI background, as it provides enough contrast for legible white text. Pair it with crisp cream or soft sage to avoid a muddy appearance in your layouts. Designers use the hex code #895c4c to bring necessary warmth to high-energy color palettes.
Questions about #895c4c
What is #895c4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #895c4c is rgb(137, 92, 76), in HSL hsl(16, 29%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 45%, 46%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors work best with #895c4c?
Is #895c4c suitable for website backgrounds?
The hex color #895c4c functions well as a background because it offers enough contrast for legible white text while feeling less harsh than pure black. It provides a sophisticated, natural foundation that keeps high-energy color palettes from becoming visually overwhelming to the viewer.
Is #895c4c readable on white or black?
#895c4c has a 5.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.