#8B5C4A Hex Color
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#8b5c4a is a dark, muted orange-brown with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation gives designs an understated, reliable warmth suited to coffee, chocolate, artisan, and autumn themes. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or sage.
Questions about #8b5c4a
What is #8b5c4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b5c4a is rgb(139, 92, 74), in HSL hsl(17, 31%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 47%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8b5c4a?
The hex color #8b5c4a pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted sage, creating contrast around its dusty warmth while keeping palettes grounded and suitable for artisan packaging or editorial layouts.
Is #8b5c4a readable on white or black?
#8b5c4a has a 5.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.72:1 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.