#8A6C48 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brown holds warm orange undertones that feel understated rather than vivid. Because it is highly desaturated, #8a6c48 functions best as a grounding neutral or a secondary accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or cream to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code #8a6c48 meets WCAG accessibility standards for small body text when set against white.
Questions about #8a6c48
What is #8a6c48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a6c48 is rgb(138, 108, 72), in HSL hsl(33, 31%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 48%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #8a6c48?
#8a6c48 works exceptionally well when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or off-white cream tones. These pairings prevent the color from appearing muddy while highlighting its inherent warmth and grounding qualities in a professional design scheme.
Is #8a6c48 readable on white or black?
#8a6c48 has a 4.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.