#8E705D Hex Color
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This dusty, muted tone falls somewhere between clay and dried cedar. It sits low in saturation, providing an ashy, matte finish that feels grounded and calm. Because #8e705d offers high contrast against black text, it works well as a large-scale background or a supporting neutral. Pair it with soft cream or deep slate to keep your design from feeling muddy.
Questions about #8e705d
What is #8e705d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e705d is rgb(142, 112, 93), in HSL hsl(23, 21%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 35%, 44%.
What colors pair well with the dusty tone of #8e705d?
Does #8e705d read as a warm or cool color?
The color #8e705d reads primarily as warm due to its clay-like brown undertones, though its ashy, low-saturation finish keeps it from feeling overly vibrant. This balance makes it versatile enough to ground both warm and cool color palettes effectively.
Is #8e705d readable on white or black?
#8e705d has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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.