#8A4714 Hex Color
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#8a4714 is a dark, muted brown with warm reddish undertones. Its low lightness and restrained saturation create a serious, grounded mood with hints of mystery, strength, and comfort. The hex code #8a4714 works well as a dominant background or contrast color in vintage, coffee, food, craft, and organic designs. White text reaches about 7.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #8a4714
What is #8a4714 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a4714 is rgb(138, 71, 20), in HSL hsl(26, 75%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 86%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a4714?
#8a4714 pairs well with muted sage, cream, and charcoal because its warm reddish undertone gains balance from restrained greens and cool dark neutrals without making the palette feel bright. Use sage for natural branding or cream for softer packaging and editorial layouts.
Is #8a4714 readable on white or black?
#8a4714 has a 7.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.99:1 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.