#8E5C32 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #8e5c32 is an unsaturated orange-brown with earthy red and golden undertones. Its moderate darkness gives designs a grounded, reliable feel, while its warmth suggests comfort, adventure, and craft. Use it as a supporting tone for coffee, chocolate, organic, or vintage branding, and pair it with dusty blue for contrast. The #8e5c32 hex code supports white text at about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #8e5c32
What is #8e5c32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e5c32 is rgb(142, 92, 50), in HSL hsl(27, 48%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 65%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8e5c32?
#8e5c32 pairs well with dusty blue, muted teal, cream, and charcoal because those cooler or lighter tones balance its warm, earthy weight without making the palette feel harsh. Use it as a supporting tone beside pale backgrounds or cool accents.
Is #8e5c32 readable on white or black?
#8e5c32 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.