#8D6A53 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #8d6a53 is a dusty orange-brown with ashy undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its low saturation gives layouts a calm, understated feel, while a subtle orange cast adds optimism and creative energy. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream in autumn, food, sports, and youth-focused designs. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #8d6a53.
Questions about #8d6a53
What is #8d6a53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d6a53 is rgb(141, 106, 83), in HSL hsl(24, 26%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 41%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #8d6a53?
Navy and cream balance #8d6a53’s dusty warmth, while charcoal adds grounded, modern contrast; muted olive or terracotta can extend its earthy, autumn-ready palette without making the design feel bright.
Is #8d6a53 a warm or cool color?
#8d6a53 reads as a warm color because its muted brown base carries a subtle orange cast, though ashy undertones soften the heat and keep it restrained rather than vivid in most palettes. It works well when you want warmth without strong saturation.
Is #8d6a53 readable on white or black?
#8d6a53 has a 4.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.