#8E7B64 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy tan reads as a desaturated orange with significant gray undertones. Because #8e7b64 is so muted, it works best as a grounding neutral or a supporting element rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or crisp off-white for contrast. Black text remains legible on this background, meeting WCAG AA standards for accessibility in UI design.
Questions about #8e7b64
What is #8e7b64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e7b64 is rgb(142, 123, 100), in HSL hsl(33, 17%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 30%, 44%.
What colors pair best with #8e7b64 for a balanced design?
Is #8e7b64 readable on white or black?
#8e7b64 has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 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.