#8A5727 Hex Color
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This warm, unsaturated brown carries strong autumnal associations. Because of its grounded, earthy feel, #8a5727 works best as a secondary accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teal or sage green for a balanced palette. Use white text for optimal readability, as the hex code #8a5727 provides sufficient contrast for small, readable body copy.
Questions about #8a5727
What is #8a5727 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a5727 is rgb(138, 87, 39), in HSL hsl(29, 56%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 72%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a5727?
#8a5727 creates a balanced, professional palette when paired with muted tones like sage green or teal. These cool-toned companions prevent the design from becoming too heavy while emphasizing the natural warmth and grounding quality inherent in this specific brown.
Is #8a5727 suitable for body text on a white background?
Yes, #8a5727 generally provides sufficient contrast against a white background for small, readable body copy, though you should always verify specific contrast ratios against WCAG guidelines. It functions effectively as a text color when you want a softer, more organic feel than standard black.
Is #8a5727 readable on white or black?
#8a5727 has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.