#8C5754 Hex Color
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#8c5754 is a dark, muted red with warm brown and gray undertones, giving it a dusty, matte finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood while retaining red’s energy and passion. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, charcoal, or faded blue. White text has about 5.8:1 contrast here, and the hex code is #8c5754.
Questions about #8c5754
What is #8c5754 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c5754 is rgb(140, 87, 84), in HSL hsl(3, 25%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 40%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c5754?
#8c5754 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and faded blue, which balance its warm, dusty red character without competing with its low saturation; use cream for softness, charcoal for structure, and faded blue for restrained contrast.
Does #8c5754 look warm or cool?
#8c5754 reads as warm because its muted red base is softened by brown undertones, while gray lowers its intensity rather than making it cool. It feels grounded and calm, making it suitable for editorial accents, interiors-inspired palettes, and subdued interfaces.
Is #8c5754 readable on white or black?
#8c5754 has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.