#8C4720 Hex Color
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This dim, unsaturated brown feels grounded and moody, working best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background. It carries a heavy, serious weight that pairs surprisingly well with muted teal or pale sage green. The hex code #8c4720 supports white text clearly for accessibility, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI elements or branding materials.
Questions about #8c4720
What is #8c4720 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c4720 is rgb(140, 71, 32), in HSL hsl(22, 63%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 77%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c4720?
Is #8c4720 readable on white or black?
#8c4720 has a 6.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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.