#8C7C6C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits on the border of grey and brown. The hex code #8c7c6c carries a bleak, matte quality that works best as a neutral background rather than a focal point. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text at a 5.2:1 ratio, it remains readable for body copy. Pair this color with deep, saturated charcoal tones to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #8c7c6c
What is #8c7c6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c7c6c is rgb(140, 124, 108), in HSL hsl(30, 13%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 23%, 45%.
Does #8c7c6c work well for UI design?
#8c7c6c functions effectively as a background or text neutral, providing a 5.2:1 contrast ratio against black, which ensures solid readability. Because it leans towards grey and brown, it avoids the sterile feel of pure neutrals while remaining professional for web layouts.
Which colors complement #8c7c6c?
This shade pairs best with high-contrast, saturated tones like charcoal or deep navy to prevent the overall design from appearing muddy. Using sharp, dark accents creates the necessary visual hierarchy to balance out the inherent softness of this particular muted hue.
Is #8c7c6c readable on white or black?
#8c7c6c has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.