#8C6953 Hex Color
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#8c6953 is a muted, matte orange with dusty brown and ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation and medium-dark lightness create a mellow, understated mood that suits autumn themes, food packaging, and supporting UI elements. Use the hex code #8c6953 as a warm base with cream or navy accents, though it can look muddy across large areas.
Questions about #8c6953
What is #8c6953 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c6953 is rgb(140, 105, 83), in HSL hsl(23, 26%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 41%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c6953?
Is #8c6953 warm or cool?
#8c6953 reads warm because its red-orange balance and brown undertone outweigh the gray that mutes it. Its moderate lightness keeps the warmth restrained, so it feels grounded rather than bright or fiery in branding and seasonal layouts.
Is #8c6953 readable on white or black?
#8c6953 has a 4.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.26:1 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.