#8A4D38 Hex Color
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#8a4d38 is a dark, muted reddish brown with warm red and earthy orange undertones. Its low saturation creates a grounded, vintage feel for coffee branding, packaging, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty blue. White text provides about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #8a4d38.
Questions about #8a4d38
What is #8a4d38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a4d38 is rgb(138, 77, 56), in HSL hsl(15, 42%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 59%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a4d38?
Cream and dusty blue pair especially well with #8a4d38, balancing its warm reddish-brown base with lightness or cool contrast. Cream keeps layouts inviting, while dusty blue reinforces its restrained vintage mood.
Is #8a4d38 a warm or cool color?
#8a4d38 reads as warm because its muted brown base carries noticeable red and earthy orange undertones. Its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, creating a grounded, vintage feel instead of a bright or energetic appearance.
Is #8a4d38 readable on white or black?
#8a4d38 has a 6.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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.