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#89562A color code is #89562A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #89562a.

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#89562A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #89562A is 0.1214. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.13:1 against white and 3.43:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#89562A on white6.13:1AA
The quick brown fox
#89562A on black3.43:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #89562A6.13:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #89562A3.43:1AA Large

#89562A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #89562A?+
The hex code for #89562A is #89562A. In RGB it's rgb(137, 86, 42), and in HSL it's hsl(28, 53%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #89562A?+
#89562A in RGB is (137, 86, 42). Written in CSS: rgb(137, 86, 42).
What is the CMYK value of #89562A?+
#89562A converts to CMYK(0%, 37%, 69%, 46%) for print. Hex equivalent is #89562A.
Is #89562a a warm or cool color?+
#89562A (#89562A) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 28° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #89562a belong to?+
#89562A belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 28°, 53%, 35% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #89562a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#89562A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.13:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #89562a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #89562A (#89562A) is 7516 C Sienna Brown, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #89562A in design

Practical guidance for using #89562a (#89562A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #89562A (#89562A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #89562a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #89562A (#89562A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#89562A flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #89562a can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#89562A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.