#8E7539 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #8e7539 is a mellow yellow-olive with earthy brown undertones and moderate depth. Its restrained saturation suits budget, construction, military, and outdoor branding without feeling harsh. Use the hex code #8e7539 as a supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or navy; black text remains readable for compact UI labels and body copy.
Questions about #8e7539
What is #8e7539 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e7539 is rgb(142, 117, 57), in HSL hsl(42, 43%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 60%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e7539?
Does #8e7539 read as a warm or cool color?
#8e7539 reads as a warm color because its muted yellow base is balanced by earthy brown undertones, giving it a mellow olive appearance rather than the crisp, bluish feel associated with cooler greens.
Is #8e7539 readable on white or black?
#8e7539 has a 4.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.