#8E7645 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #8e7645 blends dusty yellow with olive and ashy brown undertones. Its low saturation gives branding, outdoor packaging, construction graphics, and military-inspired fashion a practical, earthy mood. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside navy or cream, since it can feel muddy across large backgrounds. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #8e7645.
Questions about #8e7645
What is #8e7645 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e7645 is rgb(142, 118, 69), in HSL hsl(40, 35%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 51%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e7645?
#8e7645 pairs well with navy, cream, charcoal, and muted rust, balancing its dusty olive-brown warmth with cooler contrast and lighter lift. Use navy for structure, cream for breathing room, and rust only as a restrained accent.
Does #8e7645 read as warm or cool?
#8e7645 reads as a warm, muted yellow-brown because its red and yellow balance outweigh its subdued olive cast, while its low saturation softens the color and keeps the overall impression practical rather than bright or golden.
Is #8e7645 readable on white or black?
#8e7645 has a 4.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.82:1 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.