#8C513D Hex Color
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This muted, dusty terracotta carries a serious, grounded weight. As a dark, unsaturated red with warm brown undertones, #8c513d works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs effectively with cool greys or soft creams to balance its intensity. Because it offers a solid 6.3:1 contrast ratio, white text remains readable and crisp against this specific hex code.
Questions about #8c513d
What is #8c513d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c513d is rgb(140, 81, 61), in HSL hsl(15, 39%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 56%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c513d?
Because #8c513d leans toward a dusty terracotta, it pairs best with cream or soft beige to lighten the mood, or cool charcoal to highlight its inherent warmth. These combinations balance its serious, grounded nature for balanced UI or interior layouts.
Is #8c513d readable on white or black?
#8c513d has a 6.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.