#8A5A3C Hex Color
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#8a5a3c is a muted, dusty orange-brown with warm gray undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a mellow, dependable feel, while its earthy depth suggests comfort, resilience, and autumn character. Use it as a supporting tone in food, coffee, craft, agriculture, or vintage branding. White text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #8a5a3c
What is #8a5a3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a5a3c is rgb(138, 90, 60), in HSL hsl(23, 39%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 57%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a5a3c?
#8a5a3c pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted sage, and dusty blue because these colors offset its warm brown-orange base without making the palette feel harsh or overly rustic. Cream adds lightness, while sage supports an organic direction.
Is #8a5a3c readable on white or black?
#8a5a3c has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.