#8C5C24 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #8c5c24 blends orange and brown with a mellow, earthy character. Its low saturation feels reliable and grounded, while its darker value adds comfort and strength. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in food, coffee, artisan, autumn, or vintage branding. White text reads clearly on it, making it practical for labels and headings.
Questions about #8c5c24
What is #8c5c24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c5c24 is rgb(140, 92, 36), in HSL hsl(32, 59%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 74%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c5c24?
#8c5c24 pairs well with cream, sage, terracotta, and navy, balancing its warm orange-brown base with lighter, earthy, or cooler accents. Use cream for softness and navy for stronger contrast in layouts.
Is #8c5c24 warm or cool?
#8c5c24 is a warm, muted color because its brown base carries a noticeable orange undertone. It feels earthy and dependable rather than bright, making it useful for natural, food-focused, vintage, and craft-oriented visual themes.
Does #8c5c24 work with white text?
#8c5c24 supports white text at roughly a 5.7:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal-size and large text while falling short of AAA for normal-size text in standard interface use.
Is #8c5c24 readable on white or black?
#8c5c24 has a 5.71:1 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.