#8A685F Hex Color
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Dusty and dark, #8a685f is a muted red with a brown, ashy undertone. Its low saturation tames red’s usual urgency, so it works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a loud accent. It pairs well with deep teal and warm cream, and white text on top reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for small body text. The hex code #8a685f reads warm and matte on screen.
Questions about #8a685f
What is #8a685f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a685f is rgb(138, 104, 95), in HSL hsl(13, 18%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 31%, 46%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a685f?
Deep teal and warm cream are strong partners, since both contrast with its muted warmth. Olive and charcoal also work when you want a darker, earthier palette around it.
Is #8a685f readable on white or black?
#8a685f has a 4.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.22:1 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.