#8E5E40 Hex Color
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Worn leather with a hint of orange, that’s the read on hex code #8e5e40. This dusty, unsaturated brown stays mellow at any scale and holds white text at about 5.5:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. It works best as a dominant base in coffee, craft, or autumn palettes, though it can look muddy beside pure white.
Questions about #8e5e40
What is #8e5e40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e5e40 is rgb(142, 94, 64), in HSL hsl(23, 38%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 55%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e5e40?
Sage green and soft cream flatter #8e5e40 without fighting its warmth. For stronger contrast, a deep teal or navy makes the brown read richer than it does next to beige.
Is #8e5e40 readable on white or black?
#8e5e40 has a 5.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.