#8C7064 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits firmly in neutral territory. It lacks saturation, making it feel grounded and understated rather than vivid. Because it reads as a warm gray, the hex code #8c7064 works best as a supporting background element or a textured accent. Use black text over this shade for clear, legible results. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or sharp off-whites.
Questions about #8c7064
What is #8c7064 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c7064 is rgb(140, 112, 100), in HSL hsl(18, 17%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 29%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c7064?
This muted neutral pairs best with high-contrast, organic colors to avoid looking muddy. Try placing it alongside a deep forest green or a sharp, clean off-white to let the warmth of #8c7064 stand out without overpowering the design.
Is #8c7064 a good choice for web text?
No, #8c7064 is generally too mid-tone and desaturated to function as body text on its own. For optimal readability, stick to using it as a background color with dark charcoal or black text layered on top.
Is #8c7064 readable on white or black?
#8c7064 has a 4.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 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.