#8A4800 Hex Color
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#8a4800 is a dark, unsaturated brown with a moody, serious presence. Because of its low lightness, this color works best as an accent in brand palettes or as a ground for organic, vintage-inspired designs. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to lift its heavy tone. With a 7.0:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable when paired with white text for UI components or small blocks of copy.
Questions about #8a4800
What is #8a4800 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a4800 is rgb(138, 72, 0), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 100%, 46%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a4800 for a balanced design?
Is #8a4800 suitable for UI text or small copy?
Yes, #8a4800 maintains a strong 7.0:1 contrast ratio when used with white text, making it highly readable for UI components. Its dark, unsaturated nature ensures that small blocks of copy remain legible while feeling warmer than standard black.
Is #8a4800 readable on white or black?
#8a4800 has a 6.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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.