#8A7166 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted orange, #8a7166 carries an ashy undertone that feels understated and calm. It works well as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant base, especially alongside cream or slate gray. Because it is highly desaturated, use it for backgrounds or branding elements that require a grounded, earthy aesthetic. The hex code for this color is #8a7166, which offers enough contrast for legible black body text.
Questions about #8a7166
What is #8a7166 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a7166 is rgb(138, 113, 102), in HSL hsl(18, 15%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 26%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #8a7166?
#8a7166 works exceptionally well when paired with creamy off-whites or deep, dark slate grays to balance its warmth. Using a dark charcoal for text provides strong legibility while maintaining the sophisticated, earthy mood of the color palette.
Does #8a7166 read as a warm or cool color?
Despite being an orange hue, #8a7166 reads as a grounded neutral because of its high level of desaturation and ashy undertones. It avoids the intensity of a standard orange, making it versatile for branding that requires a subtle, matte appearance.
Is #8a7166 readable on white or black?
#8a7166 has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.63:1 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.