#8C581A Hex Color
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#8c581a is a warm, unsaturated orange-brown reminiscent of rustic leather or roasted coffee. It feels grounded and reliable, making it a strong choice for artisan branding or seasonal autumn palettes. Use it as a supporting accent rather than a full background to avoid a muddy appearance. White text provides excellent contrast against the hex code #8c581a, ensuring high readability for small body copy.
Questions about #8c581a
What is #8c581a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c581a is rgb(140, 88, 26), in HSL hsl(33, 69%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 81%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #8c581a for a balanced palette?
Is #8c581a a good choice for text on websites?
Because #8c581a is a mid-tone brown, it often lacks the necessary contrast against white backgrounds for small body text. It works significantly better as an accent color or a background fill for cards and buttons, provided you use high-contrast white text on top.
Is #8c581a readable on white or black?
#8c581a has a 5.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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.