#8E5B42 Hex Color
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#8e5b42 is a dusty, unsaturated brown with a muted orange undertone. It carries a heavy, organic feel that works best as a supporting accent in artisan or vintage branding. While this shade can turn muddy when used across large backgrounds, it pairs effectively with cream or dark charcoal. White text remains legible over this hex code, meeting accessibility standards for small body type.
Questions about #8e5b42
What is #8e5b42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e5b42 is rgb(142, 91, 66), in HSL hsl(20, 37%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 54%, 44%.
Which color palettes pair naturally with #8e5b42?
Is #8e5b42 readable on white or black?
#8e5b42 has a 5.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.72:1 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.