#8C4820 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, this reddish brown sits low on both saturation and brightness, giving #8c4820 a gloomy but warm presence. Its roasted undertones suit coffee, tobacco, and vintage branding, especially as a dominant base rather than a fine-detail accent. Pair it with sage or dusty teal to keep the palette from turning muddy. White text reads clearly on top at about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #8c4820
What is #8c4820 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c4820 is rgb(140, 72, 32), in HSL hsl(22, 63%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 77%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c4820?
#8c4820 pairs well with sage, dusty teal, and muted cream, which lift its darkness without clashing. Avoid bright saturated colors next to it, since they make it read muddy.
Is #8c4820 readable on white or black?
#8c4820 has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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.