#8A7261 Hex Color

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Muted and ashy, #8a7261 is a dusty orange with low saturation and a matte, earthy finish. Its restrained warmth supports calm, understated branding while leaving room for creative accents. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for autumn, food, sports, or construction designs, paired with cream and charcoal. Black text reads clearly at about 4.7:1 contrast.

Questions about #8a7261

What is #8a7261 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a7261 is rgb(138, 114, 97), in HSL hsl(25, 17%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 30%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a7261?
For #8a7261, cream, charcoal, and muted sage create balanced pairings, while terracotta or burgundy can deepen its autumn warmth without overwhelming the dusty base in branding, packaging, or editorial layouts.
Is #8a7261 readable on white or black?
#8a7261 has a 4.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.66:1 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.