#8C6454 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty brown possesses a dim, ashy quality that makes it an excellent choice for textured, vintage-inspired design. While it reads as a warm, unsaturated earth tone, use it sparingly as an accent rather than a large background to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this color is #8c6454, which offers enough contrast to support white text comfortably in UI layouts.
Questions about #8c6454
What is #8c6454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c6454 is rgb(140, 100, 84), in HSL hsl(17, 25%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 40%, 45%.
How should I use #8c6454 in my UI designs?
#8c6454 functions best as an intentional accent color rather than a large background to avoid appearing muddy. It pairs exceptionally well with cream or off-white backgrounds, where its warm, desaturated nature provides a vintage, sophisticated contrast that remains highly readable.
What colors pair well with #8c6454?
Is #8c6454 readable on white or black?
#8c6454 has a 5.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.