#8A4530 Hex Color
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#8a4530 is a dark, muted reddish brown with warm orange undertones. Its low lightness and softened saturation create a serious, grounded mood suited to moody backgrounds, food branding, sports graphics, and dramatic accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal, and pair white text with this hex code for about 7.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #8a4530
What is #8a4530 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a4530 is rgb(138, 69, 48), in HSL hsl(14, 48%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 65%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a4530?
#8a4530 pairs well with cream, charcoal, muted gold, and dusty peach because their lighter or softer values balance its dark, earthy warmth. Use cream for breathing room and charcoal for a restrained, editorial palette.
Is #8a4530 readable on white or black?
#8a4530 has a 7.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.