#8D6E5E Hex Color
Dusty earth, muted orange warmth
A dusty, muted orange-brown that sits between clay and taupe. The hex code #8d6e5e carries a warm, earthy cast without much vibrancy, so it works best as a supporting tone or background in autumn palettes and rustic branding. White text passes AA against it at roughly 4.6:1, which makes it a dependable base for body copy and UI surfaces.
Questions about #8d6e5e
What is #8d6e5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d6e5e is rgb(141, 110, 94), in HSL hsl(20, 20%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 33%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d6e5e?
It pairs well with cream, forest green, and muted mustard. Its low saturation lets brighter accents sit next to it without clashing.
Does white or black text read better on #8d6e5e?
White text. Contrast with white is about 4.6:1, which passes WCAG AA for body text, while black falls short.
Is #8d6e5e warm or cool?
Warm. Its orange base gives it an earthy, autumnal cast, though heavy graying keeps it from reading vivid.
Is #8d6e5e readable on white or black?
#8d6e5e has a 4.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.52:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.