#8C5A34 Hex Color
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This muted, unsaturated orange-brown carries a warm, reliable presence. Its darker tone makes it an excellent choice for anchor elements or text backgrounds rather than large, sweeping areas where it can feel heavy. Pair it with soft cream or teal to balance its density. The hex code for this shade is #8c5a34, which maintains high readability with white text for accessible UI design.
Questions about #8c5a34
What is #8c5a34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c5a34 is rgb(140, 90, 52), in HSL hsl(26, 46%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 63%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c5a34?
Is #8c5a34 readable on white or black?
#8c5a34 has a 5.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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.