#8E6E61 Hex Color
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#8e6e61 is a bleak, dusty orange with brown and ashy undertones. Its low saturation and medium-dark value create a matte, understated mood that suits autumn palettes, food packaging, sports graphics, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a secondary tone beside cream or navy; white text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #8e6e61.
Questions about #8e6e61
What is #8e6e61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e6e61 is rgb(142, 110, 97), in HSL hsl(17, 19%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 32%, 44%.
Where does #8e6e61 work best in a design?
#8e6e61 usually works best as a supporting tone in backgrounds, packaging, food and beverage graphics, autumn themes, and youth-focused designs where muted orange feels more grounded than bright orange treatments. Pair it with cream or navy for stronger structure.
Is #8e6e61 readable on white or black?
#8e6e61 has a 4.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.55:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.