#8C5A2B Hex Color
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This unsaturated, earthy brown carries a warm, burnt-orange undertone that evokes a sense of seasoned reliability. Because of its grounded saturation, #8c5a2b works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background, where it can easily appear heavy or muddy. It pairs well with crisp cream or soft sage green. The hex code for this shade is #8c5a2b, which provides enough contrast to keep white text legible.
Questions about #8c5a2b
What is #8c5a2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c5a2b is rgb(140, 90, 43), in HSL hsl(29, 53%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 69%, 45%.
How should I use #8c5a2b in a design layout?
Is #8c5a2b readable on white or black?
#8c5a2b has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.