#8B7764 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8b7764 is a low-saturation orange with dusty brown-gray undertones and a matte appearance. Its restrained warmth suggests calm, independence, and understated optimism, making it useful for autumn, food, construction, or youth-focused designs. The hex code #8b7764 works best as a supporting tone; black text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #8b7764
What is #8b7764 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b7764 is rgb(139, 119, 100), in HSL hsl(29, 16%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 28%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8b7764?
The #8b7764 hex color pairs well with cream, black, muted sage, terracotta, and deep navy, creating grounded palettes with gentle contrast and enough variation for backgrounds, accents, packaging, or editorial layouts.
Does #8b7764 look warm or cool?
#8b7764 reads as a warm, muted orange-brown because its red and green values outweigh its blue, while gray undertones soften the heat. That balance gives it an earthy, settled character that works well in autumn, natural, and craft-inspired designs.
Is #8b7764 readable on white or black?
#8b7764 has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 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.