#8E6B36 Hex Color
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A muted bronze-orange with earthy golden undertones. #8e6b36 reads grounded instead of loud, which suits autumn packaging, food branding, and outdoor gear. Its low saturation makes it a better supporting tone than a hero color, and it can turn muddy next to bright white. White text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 4.9:1 contrast. Pair #8e6b36 with deep teal or charcoal.
Questions about #8e6b36
What is #8e6b36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e6b36 is rgb(142, 107, 54), in HSL hsl(36, 45%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 62%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e6b36?
Deep teal, charcoal, and cream all flatter #8e6b36. Its muted warmth also sits well beside burgundy for a richer, vintage-leaning palette.
Is #8e6b36 readable on white or black?
#8e6b36 has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 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.