#8B715B Hex Color
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#8b715b is a muted, dusty terra cotta that leans heavily into gray undertones. Because it lacks saturation, this color works best as a neutral anchor rather than a highlight. Pair it with soft cream or slate blue to prevent the palette from feeling too muddy. The hex code #8b715b offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI components.
Questions about #8b715b
What is #8b715b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b715b is rgb(139, 113, 91), in HSL hsl(27, 21%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 35%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What design style works best with #8b715b?
Is #8b715b readable on white or black?
#8b715b has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.