#8A7D6A Hex Color
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#8a7d6a is a muted, matte orange with dusty gray and ashy brown undertones. Its softened saturation creates a calm, understated mood while retaining a grounded sense of optimism and adventure. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for autumn, food, construction, or youth branding, pairing it with charcoal. Black text remains readable at about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #8a7d6a
What is #8a7d6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a7d6a is rgb(138, 125, 106), in HSL hsl(36, 13%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 23%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #8a7d6a?
Does #8a7d6a read as a warm or cool color?
#8a7d6a reads as a warm, muted orange because its red and yellow balance is softened by gray and brown undertones, giving it an earthy, approachable feel for visual systems that need warmth without strong saturation. It works well for grounded backgrounds, food packaging, and autumn-inspired branding.
Is #8a7d6a readable on white or black?
#8a7d6a has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 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.