#8D645B Hex Color
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#8d645b is a dark, dusty red with warm brown undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, ashy quality suits branding, food packaging, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a 30% supporting tone with cream or ink navy. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, enough for small body text. The hex code is #8d645b.
Questions about #8d645b
What is #8d645b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d645b is rgb(141, 100, 91), in HSL hsl(11, 22%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 35%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #8d645b read as a warm or cool color?
#8d645b reads as a warm, dusty red because its muted red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, matte impression instead of the crisp, blue-leaning feel associated with cooler reds.
What colors pair well with #8d645b?
How should #8d645b be used in a palette?
Use #8d645b as a roughly 30% supporting tone beside cream or ink navy, letting its dusty warmth add structure while lighter or darker partners carry more visual weight in the overall palette.
Is #8d645b readable on white or black?
#8d645b has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.