#8C3C19 Hex Color
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#8c3c19 is a muted, earthy brown with warm, dark undertones that evoke a sense of aged leather or roasted coffee. This shade functions best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background, where it can easily appear muddy. It pairs exceptionally well with muted sage greens or creamy off-whites. The hex code for this moody brown is #8c3c19.
Questions about #8c3c19
What is #8c3c19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c3c19 is rgb(140, 60, 25), in HSL hsl(18, 70%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 82%, 45%.
What colors pair well with the brown #8c3c19?
#8c3c19 works beautifully with muted sage greens or warm, creamy off-whites to balance its intensity. Using it alongside lighter, desaturated earth tones prevents the space from feeling too dark while maintaining a cozy, organic aesthetic that feels intentional.
Is #8c3c19 suitable for primary text on a website?
#8c3c19 is generally too dark and muddy to be used as primary body text, as it lacks the contrast needed for long-form readability. It functions much better as an accent color for buttons, borders, or graphical elements rather than large blocks of copy.
Is #8c3c19 readable on white or black?
#8c3c19 has a 7.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.77:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.