#8A6A48 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8a6a48 is a warm, mid-dark tone with dusty orange undertones. Its low saturation creates a grounded, understated feel suited to autumn branding, coffee packaging, artisan goods, and supporting UI elements. Pair it with cream or deep navy, while white text remains readable at about 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #8a6a48.
Questions about #8a6a48
What is #8a6a48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a6a48 is rgb(138, 106, 72), in HSL hsl(31, 31%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 48%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a6a48?
Cream and deep navy pair especially well with #8a6a48, balancing its dusty warmth with light contrast and cool depth in logos, labels, and interface accents without making the palette feel overly bright. Terracotta or charcoal can extend its earthy palette.
Is #8a6a48 a warm or cool color?
#8a6a48 reads as a warm, mid-dark brown because its muted base carries dusty orange undertones, while its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained and gives designs a grounded, aged feel.
Is #8a6a48 readable on white or black?
#8a6a48 has a 4.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.