#8C7F71 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty shade feels like an aged orange filtered through grey. With its low saturation and matte finish, #8c7f71 provides a calm, understated base that works well for minimalist interfaces. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or warm cream tones. Because it maintains strong contrast with black text, use the hex code #8c7f71 for readable body copy without relying on stark white backgrounds.
Questions about #8c7f71
What is #8c7f71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c7f71 is rgb(140, 127, 113), in HSL hsl(31, 11%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 19%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #8c7f71 read more as a warm or cool color?
This color sits in a transitional space, reading as a warm, desaturated neutral because of its underlying orange pigment. While the grey filter cools it down, the inherent warmth prevents it from feeling clinical or stark in a design.
What colors pair best with #8c7f71 for a balanced palette?
Is #8c7f71 readable on white or black?
#8c7f71 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.38:1 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.