#8C795B Hex Color
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A dusty, muted orange that sits firmly in the neutral range. Because it is highly unsaturated, #8c795b works well as a background or supporting element in autumn designs. It offers enough contrast for standard black text, making it a reliable choice for readable body content. Pair it with dark charcoal to avoid a muddy look. The hex code for this ashy tone is #8c795b.
Questions about #8c795b
What is #8c795b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c795b is rgb(140, 121, 91), in HSL hsl(37, 21%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 35%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #8c795b for a balanced design?
Pair #8c795b with charcoal or deep espresso to prevent the color from appearing muddy while maintaining high readability. Soft cream or off-white accents also work effectively to brighten the composition without overpowering this muted, earthy orange tone.
Is #8c795b readable on white or black?
#8c795b 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.