#8E7D68 Hex Color

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Dusty and muted, #8e7d68 sits firmly in the realm of desaturated earth tones. It offers a subtle, ashy orange character that avoids the high energy of brighter shades. This hex code works best as a neutral background or a steadying supporting element, as it can feel flat in large areas. Pair it with dark slate or charcoal to ground its quiet, independent personality.

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What is #8e7d68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #8e7d68 is rgb(142, 125, 104), in HSL hsl(33, 15%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 27%, 44%.

What colors pair best with #8e7d68?

You get the best results by pairing #8e7d68 with high-contrast, cool neutrals like charcoal or slate to ground its ashy tone. Warmer, desaturated teals also offer a sophisticated balance, preventing the overall design from feeling too flat or monochromatic.

Is #8e7d68 readable on white or black?

#8e7d68 has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.28:1 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.

#8E7D68 Hex Color

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