#8C5342 Hex Color
Grounded and warm dusty red-brown
This dusty, muted red-brown feels grounded and warm. It lacks high saturation, which makes it a sophisticated choice for supporting backgrounds rather than dominant brand elements. Because white text provides excellent readability against this shade, it functions well for UI text or call-to-action buttons. The hex code for this color is #8c5342. Pair it with soft creams for a balanced, approachable palette.
Questions about #8c5342
What is #8c5342 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c5342 is rgb(140, 83, 66), in HSL hsl(14, 36%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 53%, 45%.
What colors pair well with the #8c5342 red-brown?
Is #8c5342 readable on white or black?
#8c5342 has a 6.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.43:1 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.