#8C6D5D Hex Color
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#8c6d5d is a dusty, ashy orange with low saturation and a matte, weathered feel. Its muted warmth supports calm, understated branding while retaining a hint of optimism and creativity. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream in autumn, food, and lifestyle layouts. The hex code #8c6d5d supports clear white body text at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #8c6d5d
What is #8c6d5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c6d5d is rgb(140, 109, 93), in HSL hsl(20, 20%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 34%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c6d5d?
Is #8c6d5d warm or cool?
#8c6d5d reads as a warm, muted orange because its brown-gray, ashy quality softens the hue without removing its earthy warmth in branding and layouts where a grounded accent is preferred. It feels calm and matte rather than bright.
Is #8c6d5d readable on white or black?
#8c6d5d has a 4.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.46:1 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.