#8C847A Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty orange with strong gray undertones, #8c847a feels grounded yet suggests optimism, independence, and creative adventure. Its muted, medium-dark value suits autumn palettes, Halloween graphics, construction safety accents, and food or beverage branding. Use it as a supporting tone with black, navy, or cream; black text remains readable at about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #8c847a.
Questions about #8c847a
What is #8c847a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c847a is rgb(140, 132, 122), in HSL hsl(33, 7%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 13%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c847a?
The #8c847a hex color pairs well with cream for softness, black for crisp contrast, and navy for a grounded, cooler counterpoint in editorial layouts, packaging, seasonal graphics, and branding applications. Muted terracotta can add extra warmth without overwhelming its gray undertone.
Does #8c847a read as warm or cool?
The #8c847a hex color reads as a warm, muted neutral because its orange-brown undertone adds warmth, while substantial gray keeps the overall appearance subdued rather than strongly earthy or vivid. It can bridge autumn colors and cooler dark accents without feeling overly saturated.
Is #8c847a readable on white or black?
#8c847a has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.