#896C28 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #896c28 is a mellow yellow-olive with earthy brown undertones. Its low saturation suggests tradition, resilience, and practical optimism, making it useful for budget, construction, military, outdoor, and organic branding. Use the hex code #896c28 as a supporting tone with cream or dark navy; white text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #896c28
What is #896c28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #896c28 is rgb(137, 108, 40), in HSL hsl(42, 55%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 71%, 46%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #896c28?
#896c28 pairs well with cream for a softer, earthy palette and navy for stronger contrast; muted terracotta or warm brown can extend its grounded character without making the overall scheme feel overly bright.
Is #896c28 readable on white or black?
#896c28 has a 4.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.