#8E5127 Hex Color
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Dark brown with a rusted, earthy undertone. #8e5127 sits low in lightness and stays muted, so it reads grounded and a little moody rather than bold. It works best as a dominant base in packaging and branding for coffee, craft, or vintage products, where its warmth feels earned. Pair it with muted teal or warm cream to keep it from going muddy. Contrast is solid: white text on the hex code #8e5127 reaches about 6.3:1, which clears WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #8e5127
What is #8e5127 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e5127 is rgb(142, 81, 39), in HSL hsl(24, 57%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 73%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e5127?
Muted teal, dusty sage, and warm cream all flatter #8e5127 without dulling its warmth. It looks richer beside sage or deep teal than beside tan or beige, which blend in too much.
Is #8e5127 readable on white or black?
#8e5127 has a 6.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.