#896543 Hex Color
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Not quite orange, not quite brown, the hex code #896543 lands between the two as a dusty, ashy mid-tone. Its very low saturation keeps it mellow and warm, closer to coffee or old leather than anything bright. It works as a supporting base in 60/30/10 layouts and looks grounded next to deep teal or cream. White text hits about 5.2:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #896543
What is #896543 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #896543 is rgb(137, 101, 67), in HSL hsl(29, 34%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 51%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #896543?
Cream, deep teal, and charcoal all flatter #896543 because they contrast its muted warmth without competing with it. Avoid bright oranges nearby, which make the ashy undertone read muddy.
Is #896543 readable on white or black?
#896543 has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.