#8C7454 Hex Color
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Dusty tan with a muted orange core. #8c7454 stays matte and ashy even next to brighter hues, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair it with deep teal for a grounded mix, or use it in autumn and food branding. Black text reads clearly on top at about 4.7:1.
Questions about #8c7454
What is #8c7454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c7454 is rgb(140, 116, 84), in HSL hsl(34, 25%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 40%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c7454?
Deep teal makes #8c7454 look richer than neutral pairings do, since the cool contrast sharpens its warm undertone. Cream and charcoal also work when you want a softer, more muted scheme.
Is #8c7454 readable on white or black?
#8c7454 has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.74:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.