#8C6A43 Hex Color
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#8c6a43 is a muted, dusty brown with strong orange undertones. It carries an organic, reliable weight that suits artisan branding and vintage-inspired designs. As a base color, it pairs effectively with sage green or soft cream. Because white text maintains a 4.9:1 contrast ratio against this hex code, it remains fully readable even when applied to smaller body text.
Questions about #8c6a43
What is #8c6a43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c6a43 is rgb(140, 106, 67), in HSL hsl(32, 35%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 52%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What palettes complement the dusty brown of #8c6a43?
The warm orange undertones in #8c6a43 pair effectively with muted greens like sage or soft neutrals like cream. These combinations emphasize an organic, grounded aesthetic that feels both professional and approachable for design.
Is #8c6a43 readable on white or black?
#8c6a43 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.