#8E6025 Hex Color
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#8e6025 is a rich, desaturated brown with distinct burnt orange undertones. This warm, reliable shade functions best as an accent color for autumn branding or organic packaging designs, rather than a full-page background. Because it offers strong contrast with white text, it remains legible in smaller UI elements. The hex code for this grounded, earthy hue is #8e6025.
Questions about #8e6025
What is #8e6025 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e6025 is rgb(142, 96, 37), in HSL hsl(34, 59%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 74%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e6025 for a balanced palette?
Is #8e6025 suitable for text usage in interface design?
#8e6025 offers excellent contrast against white or off-white backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for buttons or headers where readability is key. Always test the specific font weight and size against your background to ensure it meets standard accessibility compliance ratios.
Is #8e6025 readable on white or black?
#8e6025 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.