#8E410A Hex Color
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Dark and rather muted, #8e410a is a reddish brown with a mellow, earthy heat. Its low saturation keeps it steady, which suits backgrounds, packaging, and vintage or artisan branding. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 7.2:1 contrast. It flatters cream and sage but can read muddy beside pure white. The hex code #8e410a fits coffee, tobacco, and moody palettes.
Questions about #8e410a
What is #8e410a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e410a is rgb(142, 65, 10), in HSL hsl(25, 87%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 93%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e410a?
#8e410a pairs well with sage and cream for a natural, vintage feel, or deep navy for sharper contrast. Skip bright oranges, since they muddle its red undertone.
Is #8e410a readable on white or black?
#8e410a has a 7.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.91:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.