#8B7858 Hex Color
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This dusty olive tone carries a heavy, desaturated quality that feels grounded and mature. Because of its muted warmth, #8b7858 works best as a supporting background rather than a main feature. It pairs well with crisp charcoal or deep teals to prevent the palette from appearing too muddy. The hex code for this earthy shade is #8b7858, which provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible.
Questions about #8b7858
What is #8b7858 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b7858 is rgb(139, 120, 88), in HSL hsl(38, 22%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 37%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #8b7858?
Is #8b7858 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #8b7858 for body text against a white background will not meet accessibility standards for contrast. It is significantly better suited for large, decorative UI elements or background surfaces where the color can provide a grounded, mature aesthetic without needing to pass strict readability tests.
Is #8b7858 readable on white or black?
#8b7858 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.