#8F5600 Hex Color
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#8f5600 is a dark, mellow orange-brown with low saturation and warm amber undertones. Its earthy weight suggests reliability, comfort, and autumn energy, making it useful for coffee, chocolate, artisan, agricultural, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted teal. White text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #8f5600
What is #8f5600 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f5600 is rgb(143, 86, 0), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 100%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f5600?
#8f5600 pairs well with light neutrals for softness and muted blue-green tones for contrast, while darker brown accents keep the palette grounded and brighter orange adds energy without losing its earthy foundation.
Is #8f5600 readable on white or black?
#8f5600 has a 6.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.