#8D6A4A Hex Color
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Slippery Stone is a muted, dusty orange with a distinctively matte quality. Because of its low saturation, it functions best as a stabilizing background rather than a focal point. Use it alongside deep charcoal or off-white text to maintain legibility, as it can appear muddy in larger blocks. The hex code for this earthy, mellow tone is #8d6a4a.
Questions about Slippery Stone
What is the hex code for Slippery Stone?
Slippery Stone is #8d6a4a. In RGB that is rgb(141, 106, 74), in HSL hsl(29, 31%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 48%, 45%.
What colors pair best with Slippery Stone #8d6a4a?
Is Slippery Stone #8d6a4a suitable for large blocks of text?
Using #8d6a4a in large blocks of text is generally not recommended because its low contrast can make reading difficult. It functions much more effectively as a background or accent color, provided you layer darker, high-contrast elements on top to ensure clear typography.
Is Slippery Stone readable on white or black?
Slippery Stone has a 4.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.