#8D7549 Hex Color
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This dusty, olive-toned yellow brings a muted, earthy character to design palettes. With its low saturation, #8d7549 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background, as it can appear muddy in large applications. Pair it with deep charcoal or burnt orange to balance its warmth. Because it meets WCAG AA standards, black text remains highly legible when overlaid on this hex code.
Questions about #8d7549
What is #8d7549 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d7549 is rgb(141, 117, 73), in HSL hsl(39, 32%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 48%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d7549 for a balanced design?
Does #8d7549 work well as a background color for text?
#8d7549 is best suited for secondary elements or accent shapes because it can appear muddy in full-page backgrounds. If you use it for a container, ensure text is a high-contrast dark color like black or very dark brown to maintain readability.
Is #8d7549 readable on white or black?
#8d7549 has a 4.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.77:1 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.