#8A4D07 Hex Color
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#8a4d07 is a dark, earthy brown with warm orange and red undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, craft goods, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or muted sage, and pair it with white text for strong readability. The hex code is #8a4d07.
Questions about #8a4d07
What is #8a4d07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a4d07 is rgb(138, 77, 7), in HSL hsl(32, 90%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 95%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a4d07?
#8a4d07 pairs well with cream, sage, and muted blue-green accents, which soften its dark, warm brown base without competing with it; use cream for a lighter foundation and sage for an earthy, understated palette.
Does #8a4d07 read as a warm or cool color?
#8a4d07 reads as a warm color because its dark brown base carries noticeable orange and red undertones, giving designs a grounded, rustic feel rather than the crisp or distant effect common to blue-based browns.
Is #8a4d07 readable on white or black?
#8a4d07 has a 6.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.