#8A7A74 Hex Color
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This dusty, matte orange acts as a neutral bridge between earth tones and cool greys. It reads as a sophisticated background choice because black text achieves a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against it, making it accessible for body copy. The hex code #8a7a74 excels in branding that requires an understated, organic feel rather than a high-energy look. Avoid using it as a primary accent if you need visual punch.
Questions about #8a7a74
What is #8a7a74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a7a74 is rgb(138, 122, 116), in HSL hsl(16, 9%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 16%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a7a74?
#8a7a74 works beautifully when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or paired with soft creams to maintain its organic feel. For contrast, try introducing muted teals or dusty blues to balance its inherent warmth without creating visual clutter.
Is #8a7a74 readable on white or black?
#8a7a74 has a 4.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.11:1 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.