#8C5741 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #8c5741 is a warm earthy shade with dusty orange and ashy brown undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a grounded, understated feel suited to coffee, chocolate, craft, vintage, and autumn branding. Use the hex code #8c5741 as a supporting tone with cream or muted teal. White text reaches about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio for accessible body copy.
Questions about #8c5741
What is #8c5741 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c5741 is rgb(140, 87, 65), in HSL hsl(18, 37%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 54%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c5741?
Pair #8c5741 with cream for a softer, warmer palette or muted teal for cool contrast; charcoal can deepen the scheme while restrained saturation keeps the result calm rather than loud.
Does #8c5741 read as warm or cool?
#8c5741 reads as warm because its brown base carries dusty orange undertones, while its low saturation softens the effect and keeps it feeling earthy rather than bright, fiery, or playful.
Is #8c5741 readable on white or black?
#8c5741 has a 5.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.55:1 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.