#8A6E56 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits firmly in the earthy spectrum, avoiding the boldness of standard pumpkin tones. Because it is highly unsaturated, #8a6e56 works best as a grounding neutral or a supporting background element rather than a primary brand color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep teal for a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code for this ashy, mellow shade is #8a6e56.
Questions about #8a6e56
What is #8a6e56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a6e56 is rgb(138, 110, 86), in HSL hsl(28, 23%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 38%, 46%.
How should I use #8a6e56 in a color palette?
Use #8a6e56 primarily as a grounding neutral to support more vibrant or cooler tones. It functions effectively as a background color that allows high-contrast elements like deep teal or dark charcoal text to stand out without competing for visual attention.
Is #8a6e56 readable on white or black?
#8a6e56 has a 4.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.44:1 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.