#8E7F6D Hex Color
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Safari Beige is a dusty, ashy shade that leans heavily into grey while maintaining a subtle orange undertone. Because it sits at a mid-range saturation, #8e7f6d works best as a grounding neutral for UI backgrounds rather than a primary focus. Pair it with dark, high-contrast charcoal text to meet accessibility standards and avoid a washed-out appearance. It brings an understated, mature feel to any layout.
Questions about Safari Beige
What is the hex code for Safari Beige?
Safari Beige is #8e7f6d. In RGB that is rgb(142, 127, 109), in HSL hsl(33, 13%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 23%, 44%.
Does Safari Beige #8e7f6d read as a warm or cool color?
Safari Beige sits in a unique middle ground because it combines a cool, ashy grey base with a subtle orange undertone. This allows #8e7f6d to feel professional and understated without appearing sterile or overly clinical like a flat, neutral grey.
What colors pair best with Safari Beige #8e7f6d for text?
To ensure readability and meet accessibility standards, pair #8e7f6d with charcoal or deep espresso tones rather than pure black. High-contrast dark text prevents this muted beige from looking washed out or muddy on screen interfaces.
Is Safari Beige readable on white or black?
Safari Beige has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.