#8F523E Hex Color
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#8f523e is a dusty, unsaturated terracotta with strong earthy undertones. This muted red feels grounded and mellow rather than aggressive or bright. It works best as a supporting element or accent color, as it can feel too heavy or muddy when used for large backgrounds. It offers enough contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or UI details. The hex code is #8f523e.
Questions about #8f523e
What is #8f523e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f523e is rgb(143, 82, 62), in HSL hsl(15, 40%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 57%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What works well with #8f523e in a design palette?
Is #8f523e suitable for UI text?
Using #8f523e as primary text often fails accessibility standards because it lacks sufficient contrast against standard off-white backgrounds. It is best reserved for buttons, borders, or iconography where its character can shine without compromising readability for your users.
Is #8f523e readable on white or black?
#8f523e has a 6.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 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.