#8A5845 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #8a5845 is a warm, dusty earthy tone with subtle orange undertones and low saturation. Its ashy quality brings calm, comfort, and a vintage feel to branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and artisan products. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or navy, while white text achieves about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #8a5845.
Questions about #8a5845
What is #8a5845 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a5845 is rgb(138, 88, 69), in HSL hsl(17, 33%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 50%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a5845?
Cream and navy pair especially well with #8a5845, balancing its dusty warmth with light contrast and a cooler anchor; sage, muted gold, or charcoal can also support earthy palettes without making the brown feel overly heavy.
Is #8a5845 a warm or cool color?
#8a5845 reads as a warm color because its muted brown base carries subtle orange undertones. Its low saturation and ashy finish keep that warmth restrained, giving it a calm, vintage feel rather than a bright or energetic appearance.
Does white text work on #8a5845?
White text on #8a5845 reaches roughly 6.8:1 contrast, passing WCAG AA for normal text and large text, while darker text may need checking carefully against the same background before use in interfaces.
Is #8a5845 readable on white or black?
#8a5845 has a 5.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.