#8F4F04 Hex Color
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This muted, dark brown projects a sense of rugged reliability and grounded warmth. With low saturation, #8f4f04 can appear slightly muddy if used in large, solid blocks, so it works best as a supporting texture or accent color. It provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a strong, readable choice for typography in vintage or organic branding palettes.
Questions about #8f4f04
What is #8f4f04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f4f04 is rgb(143, 79, 4), in HSL hsl(32, 95%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 97%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8f4f04?
Is #8f4f04 suitable for large text backgrounds?
Using #8f4f04 as a solid background block can feel muddy due to its low saturation. It is better utilized as a text color against light backgrounds or as a subtle border element where its rugged, reliable character can shine without overwhelming the layout.
Is #8f4f04 readable on white or black?
#8f4f04 has a 6.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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.