#8C4623 Hex Color
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This muted, warm shade of brown carries a serious weight. Its dark, unsaturated quality makes it an excellent choice for moody brand identities or organic product packaging. While it can read as muddy if used across too large an area, it shines as a bold accent or text color. Use white text for optimal readability, as the hex code #8c4623 provides strong contrast for design layouts.
Questions about #8c4623
What is #8c4623 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c4623 is rgb(140, 70, 35), in HSL hsl(20, 60%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 75%, 45%.
What design styles work best with #8c4623?
The color #8c4623 thrives in rustic, organic, or serious design aesthetics that benefit from grounded, earthy tones. It functions beautifully as a primary text color against light backgrounds or as a standout accent for minimalist, nature-inspired branding projects.
Is #8c4623 readable on white or black?
#8c4623 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.