#8F5B39 Hex Color
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#8f5b39 is a muted, warm mid-dark orange-brown with earthy red undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests comfort, reliability, and resilience, while the darker value adds strength and a vintage feel. Use it as a supporting brand color for coffee, chocolate, craft, agriculture, or autumn designs. The hex code #8f5b39 also supports clear white body text at about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #8f5b39
What is #8f5b39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f5b39 is rgb(143, 91, 57), in HSL hsl(24, 43%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 60%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8f5b39?
#8f5b39 pairs well with cream, warm white, muted sage, and terracotta for grounded palettes, while charcoal can add stronger contrast. Cooler blue-green accents can balance its warmth without losing its earthy character.
Is #8f5b39 warm or cool?
#8f5b39 reads as a warm color because its orange-brown base contains noticeable red and yellow undertones. Its muted saturation keeps the warmth restrained, giving it a softened, vintage appearance rather than a bright or fiery effect.
Does #8f5b39 work with white text?
#8f5b39 provides about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio with white, which meets WCAG AA for normal body text. Check the exact font size and weight in context, especially when using lighter tints.
Is #8f5b39 readable on white or black?
#8f5b39 has a 5.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.72:1 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.