#8C6E5D Hex Color
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The hex code #8c6e5d defines a muted, matte orange with dusty brown and ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood suited to autumn branding, food packaging, construction safety details, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a secondary tone beside cream or navy; white text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #8c6e5d
What is #8c6e5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c6e5d is rgb(140, 110, 93), in HSL hsl(22, 20%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 34%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c6e5d?
Cream and navy create a clear, grounded contrast with #8c6e5d, while muted sage or terracotta can extend its earthy warmth without making palettes for packaging, interiors, or interfaces feel overly bright.
Is #8c6e5d a warm or cool color?
#8c6e5d reads as a warm, muted orange because its red component is stronger than its blue, while the low saturation and gray undertones soften that warmth into a dusty brown appearance.
Is #8c6e5d readable on white or black?
#8c6e5d has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.50:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.