#895D28 Hex Color
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This unsaturated brown carries a warm, mellow tone that mimics dried clay or roasted coffee. Because it feels sturdy and reliable, the hex code #895d28 works best as a supporting accent in branding or artisanal packaging. Use white text over this color for optimal readability. It pairs unexpectedly well with slate blue to balance its inherent heaviness without sacrificing its organic, vintage character.
Questions about #895d28
What is #895d28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #895d28 is rgb(137, 93, 40), in HSL hsl(33, 55%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 71%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #895d28?
The unsaturated brown of #895d28 pairs unexpectedly well with slate blue, which balances the heavy, organic warmth of the color. You can also ground it with creamy off-whites or soft charcoal to maintain a professional, high-contrast look for text or UI elements.
How should I use #895d28 in a design layout?
Use #895d28 as a supporting accent rather than a primary background to preserve its vintage, reliable character. Because of its medium-dark value, it serves best for text, borders, or artisanal packaging details, provided you pair it with high-contrast, light-colored backgrounds.
Is #895d28 readable on white or black?
#895d28 has a 5.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.