#8D4E0D Hex Color
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#8d4e0d is a dark, muted brown with warm orange undertones and low saturation. Its serious, grounded mood suits vintage branding, coffee packaging, tobacco, food, and artisan products. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dusty blue, since large areas can feel heavy. The hex code #8d4e0d supports clear white text at about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #8d4e0d
What is #8d4e0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d4e0d is rgb(141, 78, 13), in HSL hsl(30, 83%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 91%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8d4e0d?
#8d4e0d pairs well with cream and dusty blue, which soften its dark, warm brown base without competing with its orange undertones. Use those lighter companions for backgrounds, borders, or secondary accents.
Does #8d4e0d look warm or cool?
#8d4e0d reads as a warm brown because its orange undertones add visual heat, while its low saturation keeps the effect serious and restrained. It suits grounded, traditional, artisanal, and autumnal visual directions more than bright or playful ones.
Is #8d4e0d readable on white or black?
#8d4e0d has a 6.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.