#8A8275 Hex Color
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The hex code #8a8275 is a muted, matte orange-yellow with dusty brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it an ashy, almost gray appearance, making it useful as a supporting tone for autumn palettes, food packaging, construction themes, or budget-focused designs. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy, and use black text for readable small copy.
Questions about #8a8275
What is #8a8275 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8275 is rgb(138, 130, 117), in HSL hsl(37, 8%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 15%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a8275?
Is #8a8275 readable on white or black?
#8a8275 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.