#8E6A4D Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, this warm orange has low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. The hex code #8e6a4d brings understated optimism to autumn palettes, food packaging, construction accents, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dark navy; white text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable labels.
Questions about #8e6a4d
What is #8e6a4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e6a4d is rgb(142, 106, 77), in HSL hsl(27, 30%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 46%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e6a4d?
Where does #8e6a4d work best in a palette?
The hex color #8e6a4d works best as a supporting tone in autumn palettes, food packaging, construction accents, and youth-focused branding, where its muted warmth adds a grounded, optimistic feel without the intensity of a brighter orange.
Is #8e6a4d readable on white or black?
#8e6a4d has a 4.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.