#8F5F00 Hex Color
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#8f5f00 is a muted, medium-dark orange-brown with warm amber undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a grounded, reliable feel, while its earthy depth suggests comfort, resilience, and autumn warmth. Use it as a supporting tone in food, coffee, artisan, agriculture, or vintage branding, paired with cream or deep navy. White text reads clearly over this color; the hex code is #8f5f00.
Questions about #8f5f00
What is #8f5f00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f5f00 is rgb(143, 95, 0), in HSL hsl(40, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 100%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8f5f00?
Does #8f5f00 work with white text?
White text provides stronger contrast on #8f5f00 and reaches WCAG AA for normal-sized text, while black offers less contrast; verify the final font size, weight, and surrounding colors with a contrast checker before publishing.
What mood does #8f5f00 convey in design?
The muted orange-brown tone of #8f5f00 conveys warmth, steadiness, and an earthy, dependable mood, making it a strong supporting color for coffee, artisan, food, agriculture, and vintage-inspired projects rather than a bright focal accent.
Is #8f5f00 readable on white or black?
#8f5f00 has a 5.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.