#8A6766 Hex Color
Dusty red with a quiet warmth
#8a6766 is a muted, dusty red with ashy brown undertones and a dark, matte finish. Its low saturation creates an understated mood, while the red base still suggests energy, passion, and urgency. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with charcoal, warm cream, or muted teal. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #8a6766
What is #8a6766 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a6766 is rgb(138, 103, 102), in HSL hsl(2, 15%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 26%, 46%.
Does #8a6766 read as a warm or cool color?
#8a6766 reads as a warm, muted red because its red base is softened by ashy brown undertones; its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, so it feels dusty and grounded rather than vivid or strongly dramatic.
What colors pair well with #8a6766?
#8a6766 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted teal because these tones reinforce its dusty warmth while adding contrast and balance; use charcoal for a grounded look, cream for softness, or teal for a restrained contrasting accent.
Is #8a6766 readable on white or black?
#8a6766 has a 4.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.21:1 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.