#8B523D Hex Color
Sophisticated and grounded dusty brown
This muted, dusty brown offers a grounded feel that works best as a supporting tone rather than a full background. The hex code for this shade is #8b523d. Because it is fairly dark and unsaturated, it pairs well with cream or soft teal accents. White text maintains clear readability against this color, offering a contrast ratio of 6.2:1, which makes it reliable for readable small body text.
Questions about #8b523d
What is #8b523d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b523d is rgb(139, 82, 61), in HSL hsl(16, 39%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 56%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8b523d?
Is #8b523d suitable for body text?
Yes, #8b523d offers strong readability against light backgrounds, maintaining a contrast ratio of 6.2:1 when paired with white text. This makes it a practical, accessible choice for body copy or UI elements that require a softer aesthetic than solid black.
Is #8b523d readable on white or black?
#8b523d has a 6.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.