#8C5C4E Hex Color
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#8c5c4e is a dark, dusty shade with a warm, reddish clay character. Because of its muted saturation, it avoids feeling aggressive, serving better as a grounding supporting tone than a focal point. Use this hex code alongside soft cream or sage green to balance its intensity. It maintains enough contrast for accessible body text, but works best for smaller UI elements or textured backgrounds.
Questions about #8c5c4e
What is #8c5c4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c5c4e is rgb(140, 92, 78), in HSL hsl(14, 28%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 44%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #8c5c4e?
Is #8c5c4e readable on white or black?
#8c5c4e 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.