#8E6B24 Hex Color
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Reach for #8e6b24 when a design needs an earthy, mustard-leaning yellow that stays mellow. Its low saturation and dark warmth suit outdoor, organic, and budget-friendly branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or deep teal, since large fields can read muddy. The hex code #8e6b24 is dark enough for white body text, at roughly 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #8e6b24
What is #8e6b24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e6b24 is rgb(142, 107, 36), in HSL hsl(40, 60%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 75%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8e6b24?
Cream, deep teal, and terracotta all flatter #8e6b24 because each contrasts its muted warmth without competing for attention. Navy works too if you want a more traditional, outdoor feel. Pale grays tend to wash it out.
Does #8e6b24 read as a warm color?
Warm. Its yellow-brown base pulls golden and earthy rather than green, so it feels grounded and natural even though the saturation is low. That warmth makes it a steady fit for rustic and nature-themed work.
Is #8e6b24 readable on white or black?
#8e6b24 has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 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.