#8C7868 Hex Color
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A dusty, matte brown with subtle orange undertones, #8c7868 feels grounded and understated. It lacks high chroma, making it an excellent base tone for autumn-inspired palettes or vintage branding. Pair this hex code with a sharp, crisp cream to avoid a muddy appearance on large UI backgrounds. Black text provides clear readability against this shade, ensuring it works well for both text and supporting elements.
Questions about #8c7868
What is #8c7868 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c7868 is rgb(140, 120, 104), in HSL hsl(27, 15%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 26%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #8c7868 work well for body text on a website?
Using #8c7868 for body text requires a very light, high-contrast background to maintain readability. It functions best as a large-scale background color or a subtle accent element, while standard black or charcoal text remains the safest choice for smaller, dense typography.
What kind of color schemes pair best with #8c7868?
Is #8c7868 readable on white or black?
#8c7868 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.