#8D7969 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8d7969 is a dusty orange-brown with a gray cast and matte finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood while retaining a trace of optimism and creative warmth. Use the hex code #8d7969 as a supporting tone for autumn branding, food packaging, or construction safety graphics; black text remains readable at about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #8d7969
What is #8d7969 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d7969 is rgb(141, 121, 105), in HSL hsl(27, 15%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 26%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d7969?
#8d7969 pairs well with charcoal, cream, olive, and muted teal because these shades balance its dusty orange-brown warmth while preserving its quiet, matte character in understated palettes for interiors, packaging, and seasonal branding.
Is #8d7969 readable on white or black?
#8d7969 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.07:1 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.