#8A6843 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty brown carries a distinct mellow warmth without appearing vivid or aggressive. Because #8a6843 is highly unsaturated, it works best as a supporting tone or an anchor for vintage palettes. It pairs unexpectedly well with teal or muted sage, grounding brighter colors. While readable against white, this shade can look muddy in large backgrounds, so use it carefully as an accent color for artisan branding.
Questions about #8a6843
What is #8a6843 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a6843 is rgb(138, 104, 67), in HSL hsl(31, 35%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 51%, 46%.
What colors pair best with the dusty brown #8a6843?
How can I use #8a6843 without making a design look muddy?
This shade is best utilized as an accent or a secondary tone rather than a large background color. Use #8a6843 for typography, borders, or iconography to provide warmth without overwhelming the page with too much dark, unsaturated pigment.
Is #8a6843 readable on white or black?
#8a6843 has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.14:1 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.