#8A745D Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #8a745d is a dusty orange with ashy brown undertones and very low saturation. Its mid-dark lightness gives layouts a grounded, understated feel, while a faint warmth keeps it from seeming dull. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for autumn palettes, food packaging, sports graphics, or construction-themed layouts. Black text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #8a745d
What is #8a745d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a745d is rgb(138, 116, 93), in HSL hsl(31, 19%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 33%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a745d?
Does #8a745d read as a warm or cool color?
#8a745d reads warm, but its warmth is subdued by gray and brown undertones rather than bright orange saturation, so it feels earthy and dry instead of energetic or fiery in most palettes. Cool blue-green accents can sharpen its edges in layouts that need more temperature contrast.
Is #8a745d readable on white or black?
#8a745d has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.