#8C5C4C Hex Color
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#8c5c4c is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation keeps the mood calm and understated while the red base still suggests energy, urgency, and passion. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or charcoal; white text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #8c5c4c
What is #8c5c4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c5c4c is rgb(140, 92, 76), in HSL hsl(15, 30%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 46%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c5c4c?
#8c5c4c pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted teal because its warm, dusty red-brown base gains structure from dark neutrals and restrained cool contrast in branding, packaging, and editorial layouts. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream to avoid a muddy palette.
Is #8c5c4c readable on white or black?
#8c5c4c has a 5.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.75:1 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.