#896259 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red possesses a heavy, grounded quality that leans into dark, ashy territory. Because of its low saturation, #896259 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, where it can easily feel muddy. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to maintain legibility. Since it meets WCAG AA standards, clean white text provides the best contrast against this dark, understated shade.
Questions about #896259
What is #896259 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #896259 is rgb(137, 98, 89), in HSL hsl(11, 21%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 35%, 46%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
How should I use #896259 in a color scheme?
Because #896259 is quite low in saturation, it functions best as a stabilizing base or secondary accent. It avoids feeling muddy when paired against high-contrast, clean neutrals like soft cream or light, warm gray.
Is #896259 readable on white or black?
#896259 has a 5.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.