#8C6641 Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated orange-brown, #8c6641 has warm earthy undertones and a mellow, weathered feel. It supports comfort, reliability, and resilience in coffee, chocolate, artisan, organic, and autumn branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or muted teal, since it can look muddy across large areas. White text reaches about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #8c6641.
Questions about #8c6641
What is #8c6641 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c6641 is rgb(140, 102, 65), in HSL hsl(30, 37%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 54%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c6641?
Cream and muted teal pair well with #8c6641 because they balance its dusty orange-brown warmth, with cream creating a softer layout and muted teal adding cool definition while keeping the overall palette grounded, calm, and suitable for artisan or organic themes.
Does #8c6641 read as a warm or cool color?
#8c6641 reads as warm because its brown base carries subdued orange undertones, creating a grounded, weathered mood associated with comfort, reliability, and natural materials rather than the high energy of vivid color.
Is #8c6641 readable on white or black?
#8c6641 has a 5.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.