#8A7967 Hex Color
A dusty, grounded, and muted orange
This dusty, muted orange leans heavily into grey, creating a flat, understated appearance. Because the hex code #8a7967 is so desaturated, it functions best as a supporting background or texture. It reads as muddy if used as a primary brand color. With a 5.0:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI elements that require a calm, grounded neutral.
Questions about #8a7967
What is #8a7967 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a7967 is rgb(138, 121, 103), in HSL hsl(31, 15%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 25%, 46%.
Where should I use #8a7967 in a design layout?
#8a7967 excels as a secondary background or texture because its desaturated nature prevents it from overwhelming primary brand colors. Use it to ground bright interfaces where a softer, more subtle transition is required to maintain user focus.
What colors pair well with #8a7967?
Is #8a7967 readable on white or black?
#8a7967 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 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.