#8D776B Hex Color
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#8d776b is a muted orange with dusty brown and gray undertones, giving it a matte, ashy appearance. Its subdued warmth supports calm, understated layouts while leaving room for creative accents. Use the hex code #8d776b as a supporting tone in autumn, food, construction, or youth-focused designs. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #8d776b
What is #8d776b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d776b is rgb(141, 119, 107), in HSL hsl(21, 14%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 24%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d776b?
Does #8d776b read as a warm or cool color?
#8d776b reads as a warm, muted orange because its brown base carries understated red and yellow warmth, while gray undertones soften the saturation and keep its earthy character from becoming vivid, bright, or visually demanding. It feels earthy rather than vivid, making it useful when a design needs warmth without visual noise.
Is #8d776b readable on white or black?
#8d776b has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 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.