#8D5A14 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #8d5a14 blends orange and brown with earthy golden undertones. Its medium-dark value and low saturation create a comforting, reliable autumn feel. The hex code #8d5a14 works well as a supporting tone for coffee, chocolate, artisan, or vintage branding, while white text provides about 5.8:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #8d5a14
What is #8d5a14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d5a14 is rgb(141, 90, 20), in HSL hsl(35, 75%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 86%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d5a14 in a palette?
Is #8d5a14 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
The hex color #8d5a14 reads warm because its orange and golden undertones outweigh its brown base, creating a grounded, dependable mood that suits coffee, chocolate, artisan, autumn, and vintage-inspired design.
Is #8d5a14 readable on white or black?
#8d5a14 has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.