#8E7760 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #8e7760 is a matte orange with brown-gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained warmth supports calm, independent, creative branding without overpowering surrounding elements. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn palettes, food packaging, sports graphics, or construction safety designs. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, while white can look washed out. The hex code is #8e7760.
Questions about #8e7760
What is #8e7760 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e7760 is rgb(142, 119, 96), in HSL hsl(30, 19%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 32%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e7760?
#8e7760 pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted sage, and deep burgundy, which balance its dusty warmth without making the palette feel overly bright, making them useful for grounded, autumn-inspired layouts and calm brand systems.
Is #8e7760 a warm or cool color?
#8e7760 reads warm because its muted orange base is softened by brown-gray undertones, giving it an earthy, matte character rather than a bright or fiery appearance, while its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained.
Is #8e7760 readable on white or black?
#8e7760 has a 4.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.95:1 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.