#8C4533 Hex Color

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This dark brick red shade represents passion, power, and rustic stability. Its warm and mellow tone adds depth to moody designs or traditional autumn themes. This grounded color draws attention while maintaining a serious, bold aesthetic. The hex code for this reddish terracotta shade is #8c4533. Use this hue to build a sense of urgency or to add a warm, stable accent to your project.

Questions about #8c4533

What is #8c4533 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c4533 is rgb(140, 69, 51), in HSL hsl(12, 47%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 64%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Is #8c4533 readable on white or black?
#8c4533 has a 6.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.