#8E5515 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, warm brown brings a mellow feel to vintage and artisanal designs. It provides a reliable, earthy foundation that works well for branding in the organic food and coffee industries. Its muted orange undertones offer a sense of comfort and strength without feeling overwhelming. The hex code for this versatile shade is #8e5515.
Questions about #8e5515
What is #8e5515 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e5515 is rgb(142, 85, 21), in HSL hsl(32, 74%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 85%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Is #8e5515 readable on white or black?
#8e5515 has a 6.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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.