#8D8077 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy orange leans heavily into grey, trading typical warmth for a subdued, matte aesthetic. The hex code #8d8077 provides a 5.5:1 contrast ratio against black text, making it a reliable choice for readable body content. Use it as a base background, but pair it with crisp off-whites to prevent the color from appearing muddy or flat in larger layouts.
Questions about #8d8077
What is #8d8077 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d8077 is rgb(141, 128, 119), in HSL hsl(25, 9%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 16%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #8d8077 work well for body text?
This shade is not recommended for small body text because it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds. However, it functions beautifully as a large-scale header or background color when paired with high-contrast, crisp dark charcoal or off-white text to maintain legibility.
What colors pair well with #8d8077?
Is #8d8077 readable on white or black?
#8d8077 has a 3.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.