#8D735F Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits firmly in the earthy spectrum, offering an ashy, matte finish that feels grounded rather than bright. Because #8d735f is so unsaturated, it works best as a supporting background tone rather than a central focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate for a modern look, as black text provides enough contrast to remain readable for UI body copy.
Questions about #8d735f
What is #8d735f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d735f is rgb(141, 115, 95), in HSL hsl(26, 19%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 33%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #8d735f for modern designs?
Is #8d735f suitable for UI body text?
Using #8d735f for body text is generally not recommended as it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds. It serves best as a background color or a subtle accent, allowing darker text colors to stand out for better readability.
Is #8d735f readable on white or black?
#8d735f has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.