#8E6451 Hex Color
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#8e6451 is a dusty, unsaturated brown with a muted, matte quality. This earth tone provides a stable, grounded feel that works well for branding in artisan or organic sectors. It maintains enough contrast against white text to meet accessibility standards for readability. Use this color as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background, as its heavy, gloomy nature can overwhelm a design if overused.
Questions about #8e6451
What is #8e6451 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e6451 is rgb(142, 100, 81), in HSL hsl(19, 27%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 43%, 44%.
Which color palettes pair well with #8e6451?
Because #8e6451 is so muted, it works beautifully alongside soft creams or sage green to emphasize an organic, grounded aesthetic. You can also pair it with a crisp off-white to prevent the design from feeling too gloomy or heavy.
Is #8e6451 readable on white or black?
#8e6451 has a 5.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.