#8E6C4C Hex Color
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#8e6c4c is a muted, dusty orange with warm brown undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation supports understated autumn branding, food packaging, and construction safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dark navy, since large areas can feel muddy. White text provides about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA body-text needs. The hex code is #8e6c4c.
Questions about #8e6c4c
What is #8e6c4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e6c4c is rgb(142, 108, 76), in HSL hsl(29, 30%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 46%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8e6c4c?
#8e6c4c pairs well with cream for a soft, warm look and dark navy for stronger contrast; muted sage or terracotta can extend its earthy palette without making the design feel overly bright.
Is #8e6c4c a warm or cool color?
#8e6c4c reads as a warm color because its muted orange base and brown undertones give it an earthy, sun-baked character; its low saturation keeps that warmth subdued rather than vivid or energetic.
Is #8e6c4c readable on white or black?
#8e6c4c has a 4.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 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.