#8F6047 Hex Color
Organic dusty brown with warm character
This dusty orange-brown feels muted and reliable, grounding designs with a sense of organic warmth. Because it sits at a mid-tone saturation, #8f6047 works best as a supporting element rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with sage greens or cool creams to balance the intensity. White text reads clearly against this shade, making it a viable option for UI components.
Questions about #8f6047
What is #8f6047 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f6047 is rgb(143, 96, 71), in HSL hsl(21, 34%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 50%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f6047?
Is #8f6047 suitable for text on websites?
#8f6047 is generally too dark for light text but works effectively as a background for white or very light text. Because it has a solid mid-tone saturation, ensure your chosen text color maintains a strong contrast ratio to remain readable and accessible.
Is #8f6047 readable on white or black?
#8f6047 has a 5.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 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.