#8A5E13 Hex Color
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#8a5e13 is a dark, mellow orange-brown with low saturation and warm golden undertones. Its grounded character brings comfort and strength to coffee, chocolate, artisan, agricultural, and autumn branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or slate blue, since large solid areas can feel heavy. White text reads clearly at body sizes. The hex code is #8a5e13.
Questions about #8a5e13
What is #8a5e13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a5e13 is rgb(138, 94, 19), in HSL hsl(38, 76%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 86%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a5e13?
#8a5e13 pairs well with cream for softness, slate blue for contrast, and muted terracotta for a warm, earthy palette, especially when used as an accent or supporting tone rather than across a large solid area.
Is #8a5e13 readable on white or black?
#8a5e13 has a 5.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.