#896C6C Hex Color
A dusty muted red with earthy warmth
#896c6c is a dusty, desaturated red with significant gray undertones. This muted shade lacks the intensity of pure red, making it a reliable choice for calm UI backgrounds. Since it maintains readable contrast against white text, it works well for small body copy. Apply this hex code as a base layer when you need an understated, earthy aesthetic instead of a high-energy statement.
Questions about #896c6c
What is #896c6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #896c6c is rgb(137, 108, 108), in HSL hsl(0, 12%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 21%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #896c6c for a balanced palette?
Is #896c6c readable on white or black?
#896c6c has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 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.