#8C575D Hex Color
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#8c575d is a dusty red with a warm brown undertone and very little saturation. That low chroma keeps it calm, so it works best as a supporting tone behind cream or sage green rather than a loud accent. White text hits about 5.8:1 contrast on it, enough for AA body copy. In large flat areas it can turn muddy, so test it at full scale before committing.
Questions about #8c575d
What is #8c575d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c575d is rgb(140, 87, 93), in HSL hsl(353, 23%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 34%, 45%.
What colors go well with #8c575d?
Sage green and cream flatter its dusty warmth, while charcoal grounds it in darker palettes. Avoid bright oranges nearby, since they make the muted quality of this red read as dull rather than soft.
Is #8c575d readable on white or black?
#8c575d has a 5.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.