#8C5C3C Hex Color
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#8c5c3c is a muted, medium-dark orange-brown with dusty gray undertones. Its low saturation suits coffee packaging, artisan goods, autumn layouts, and vintage branding with a grounded, reliable feel. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted teal. White text provides about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #8c5c3c.
Questions about #8c5c3c
What is #8c5c3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c5c3c is rgb(140, 92, 60), in HSL hsl(24, 40%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 57%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c5c3c?
#8c5c3c pairs well with cream for a soft, warm contrast, muted teal for a balanced vintage palette, and charcoal for deeper accents, while restrained blue-green tones add contrast without overpowering its earthy base.
Does #8c5c3c read as a warm or cool color?
#8c5c3c reads as a warm color because its brown base carries orange undertones, while the dusty gray reduces saturation and softens the heat, making it feel earthy and settled in most palettes.
Is #8c5c3c readable on white or black?
#8c5c3c has a 5.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.