#8D7B56 Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #8d7b56 is a warm yellow-brown with dusty gray-green undertones and low saturation. Its matte character suits outdoor branding, organic products, construction, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or dark navy. Black text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast for readable body copy. The hex code for this color is #8d7b56.
Questions about #8d7b56
What is #8d7b56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d7b56 is rgb(141, 123, 86), in HSL hsl(40, 24%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 39%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d7b56?
Does #8d7b56 read as a warm or cool color?
It reads as a warm color because its yellow-brown base outweighs the dusty gray-green undertone. The muted saturation softens that warmth, giving #8d7b56 a weathered, understated feel rather than a bright or strongly golden appearance.
Is #8d7b56 readable on white or black?
#8d7b56 has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.10:1 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.