#8E887F Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits firmly in the grey spectrum. It feels organic and weathered, making it a reliable choice for autumn branding or rustic design themes. Because it lacks intense chroma, use #8e887f as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with deep charcoal or muted olive greens to maintain a grounded, earthy palette. The hex code for this color is #8e887f.
Questions about #8e887f
What is #8e887f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e887f is rgb(142, 136, 127), in HSL hsl(36, 6%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 11%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8e887f in a design scheme?
#8e887f functions best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or balanced against earthy, muted tones such as olive green. Its low chroma means it often recedes, allowing high-contrast text or bolder accent colors to stand out effectively.
Does #8e887f read as a warm or cool color?
#8e887f sits in a unique middle ground because it combines the inherent warmth of a desaturated orange with the cooling influence of a significant grey base. It feels weathered and organic rather than vibrant or hot, making it ideal for natural, sophisticated branding.
Is #8e887f readable on white or black?
#8e887f has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.97:1 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.