#8C4529 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #8c4529 is a warm brown with reddish undertones and restrained saturation. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, grounded mood, while the earthy warmth adds comfort. Use the hex code #8c4529 as a supporting tone in food, coffee, craft, or vintage branding. White text reaches about 7.0:1 contrast, suitable for small body text.
Questions about #8c4529
What is #8c4529 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c4529 is rgb(140, 69, 41), in HSL hsl(17, 55%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 71%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c4529?
#8c4529 pairs well with charcoal, muted sage, and warm cream because these colors balance its reddish warmth without making the palette feel bright. Use charcoal for structure and sage or cream for softer supporting areas.
Is #8c4529 readable on white or black?
#8c4529 has a 7.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.99:1 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.