#8F5031 Hex Color
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The hex code #8f5031 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and orange undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood for coffee, tobacco, organic, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty blue, since large areas can feel heavy. White text has about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #8f5031
What is #8f5031 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f5031 is rgb(143, 80, 49), in HSL hsl(20, 49%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 66%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f5031?
Cream and dusty blue create a clear balance with #8f5031, while sage and muted beige extend its earthy character without making the palette feel overly heavy; use cream for backgrounds and cooler tones for restrained accents.
Is #8f5031 a warm or cool color?
#8f5031 reads as a warm color because its brown base carries noticeable red and orange undertones, while its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained and suitable for grounded, serious layouts.
Does #8f5031 work with white text?
White text has about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio against #8f5031, so it meets WCAG AA for normal body text; verify the final text size and weight, especially when using smaller or thinner fonts.
Is #8f5031 readable on white or black?
#8f5031 has a 6.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.