#8A706C Hex Color
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Dried clay is the closest everyday match for #8a706c, a muted shade of red. The hex code reads almost gray, carrying dusty warmth instead of fire, so it works best as a supporting tone beside cream, sage, or charcoal. Black text clears WCAG AA on it, holding about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #8a706c
What is #8a706c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a706c is rgb(138, 112, 108), in HSL hsl(8, 12%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 22%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors work with #8a706c?
Its muted, grayed warmth pairs best with other quiet tones. Cream, sage, charcoal, and soft denim blues all sit comfortably beside it, while bright white can make it look slightly muddy.
Is #8a706c readable on white or black?
#8a706c has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.