#8A857F Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8a857f is an orange shade softened by dusty gray undertones. Its restrained warmth suggests optimism and independence without the intensity of bright orange. Use the hex code #8a857f for autumn branding, sports graphics, or construction safety accents, with black text for accessible body copy. Deep charcoal helps this almost-gray orange feel more grounded.
Questions about #8a857f
What is #8a857f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a857f is rgb(138, 133, 127), in HSL hsl(33, 4%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 8%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a857f?
Is #8a857f readable on white or black?
#8a857f has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.