#8C5B39 Hex Color
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The hex color #8c5b39 is a muted, warm orange-brown with mellow red and earthy undertones. Its medium-dark value suggests reliability, comfort, resilience, and understated adventure. Use this supporting tone in food, coffee, craft, organic, vintage, or autumn branding. It pairs well with cream and muted teal. White text reads clearly on this hex code, with about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio for accessible body copy.
Questions about #8c5b39
What is #8c5b39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c5b39 is rgb(140, 91, 57), in HSL hsl(25, 42%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 59%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c5b39?
Pair #8c5b39 with cream for a soft, welcoming palette or muted teal for cool contrast, then use lighter tints to keep layouts open and readable across print and digital work. These combinations suit coffee packaging, craft brands, autumn themes, and organic product design.
Does #8c5b39 read as warm or cool?
The hex color #8c5b39 reads warm because its orange-brown base carries mellow red undertones rather than blue or green, giving it a sunbaked, earthy cast that feels more inviting than stark. Its medium-dark value adds a grounded, dependable feel without bright saturation.
Is #8c5b39 readable on white or black?
#8c5b39 has a 5.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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.