#8A3D1D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #8a3d1d is a warm brown with rust undertones. It reads earthy and serious, which suits coffee branding, vintage packaging, and moody backgrounds. White text holds about 7.6:1 contrast against the hex code, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with cream or sage to keep the shade from turning muddy.
Questions about #8a3d1d
What is #8a3d1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a3d1d is rgb(138, 61, 29), in HSL hsl(18, 65%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 79%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a3d1d?
Cream, sage green, and muted teal all flatter this brown. Cream softens its darkness, sage adds an earthy balance, and a muted teal gives it a richer, less muddy contrast.
Is #8a3d1d readable on white or black?
#8a3d1d has a 7.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.