#8F4A00 Hex Color
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#8f4a00 is a dark, warm brown with restrained saturation and muted orange undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while its warmth brings comfort and reliability. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent in vintage, coffee, chocolate, craft, and organic branding. White text provides strong contrast for accessible body copy. The hex code is #8f4a00.
Questions about #8f4a00
What is #8f4a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f4a00 is rgb(143, 74, 0), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 100%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f4a00 in a palette?
Muted sage, dusty blue, cream, and warm neutrals pair well with #8f4a00, balancing its muted orange undertone while adding lightness and separation; use stronger blue-green accents sparingly so the dark brown remains the palette's grounded anchor.
Where does #8f4a00 work well in design?
Its dark, warm brown character works well as a supporting tone or bold accent in coffee, chocolate, craft, vintage, and organic branding, where it can suggest comfort, reliability, and a more serious, understated mood.
Is #8f4a00 readable on white or black?
#8f4a00 has a 6.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.