#8D6F3F Hex Color
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#8d6f3f is a dusty, unsaturated orange that reads like a muted ochre. Its low chroma creates a mellow, warm aesthetic perfect for autumn-inspired branding or rugged, natural themes. While it can appear muddy in full-page backgrounds, it serves as an excellent accent color. Pair it with deep navy or slate grays for contrast. The hex code for this shade is #8d6f3f, which offers sufficient accessibility for white text.
Questions about #8d6f3f
What is #8d6f3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d6f3f is rgb(141, 111, 63), in HSL hsl(37, 38%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 55%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d6f3f?
#8d6f3f works best when anchored by dark, cool neutrals that prevent it from looking muddy. Try pairing this muted ochre with deep navy or slate gray to provide a sophisticated, high-contrast balance to its natural warmth.
Is #8d6f3f suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #8d6f3f provides sufficient contrast against a standard white background for most general text use cases. However, if your design requires strict WCAG compliance for smaller font sizes, consider darkening the shade slightly to ensure maximum readability for all users.
Is #8d6f3f readable on white or black?
#8d6f3f has a 4.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 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.