#8E6247 Hex Color
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Not a bright orange and not a plain tan either. #8e6247 is a dusty brown with muted warmth, the kind of earthy tone that suits autumn palettes, coffee packaging, and craft branding. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so treat it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. White text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #8e6247
What is #8e6247 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e6247 is rgb(142, 98, 71), in HSL hsl(23, 33%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 50%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e6247?
Pair #8e6247 with cream, sage, or charcoal for a natural, understated palette. Deep teal also works, since it makes the warm undertones stand out.
Is #8e6247 readable on white or black?
#8e6247 has a 5.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.98:1 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.