#8B5A3C Hex Color
A dusty, muted brown with organic warmth
This dusty, muted brown brings a warm, organic feel to rustic design projects. Because it is unsaturated and leans heavy on orange undertones, #8b5a3c works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. Pair it with deep teal or soft cream to balance its grounded, vintage quality. It provides excellent accessibility for text, ensuring white copy remains legible against its surface.
Questions about #8b5a3c
What is #8b5a3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b5a3c is rgb(139, 90, 60), in HSL hsl(23, 40%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 57%, 45%.
Which color schemes work best with #8b5a3c?
This grounded brown pairs beautifully with teal to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look, or with soft cream tones for a balanced, vintage aesthetic. Using it alongside muted greens helps emphasize its natural, earthy quality in web layouts.
Is #8b5a3c a warm or cool color?
#8b5a3c reads distinctly warm due to its strong orange undertones, which prevent it from feeling clinical or stark. This warmth makes it an excellent choice for design projects aiming to feel accessible, organic, and welcoming.
Is #8b5a3c readable on white or black?
#8b5a3c has a 5.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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.