#89684D Hex Color

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Muted and matte, #89684d blends warm orange with dusty brown and ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a grounded, understated mood suited to autumn branding, coffee packaging, craft products, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a warm secondary tone with cream or dark navy; white text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #89684d.

Questions about #89684d

What is #89684d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89684d is rgb(137, 104, 77), in HSL hsl(27, 28%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 44%, 46%.
Does #89684d read as a warm or cool color?
#89684d reads as a warm, muted brown because its orange component outweighs its gray influence, while the ashy undertone keeps it from feeling strongly red or golden in most palettes.
What colors pair well with #89684d?
For balanced palettes, pair #89684d with cream, dark navy, or muted sage; these lighter or cooler companions provide contrast without disrupting its understated earthy mood and warmth.
Is #89684d readable on white or black?
#89684d has a 5.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 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.