#8F6142 Hex Color
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#8f6142 is a muted, dusty orange-brown with warm undertones and a mellow, ashy finish. Its grounded character suggests reliability, comfort, and resilience, while its autumnal warmth suits coffee, chocolate, artisan goods, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or deep navy. White text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #8f6142.
Questions about #8f6142
What is #8f6142 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f6142 is rgb(143, 97, 66), in HSL hsl(24, 37%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 54%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8f6142?
Cream, deep navy, charcoal, and muted sage pair well with #8f6142, balancing its warm, dusty orange-brown character without making a palette feel overly bright; use cream for softness, navy for contrast, and sage for an earthy accent.
Is #8f6142 a warm or cool color?
#8f6142 reads as a warm color because its muted orange-brown base carries red and yellow undertones, while its ashy finish keeps that warmth restrained rather than vivid or saturated in most palettes. It suits autumnal, rustic, and comfortable visual themes.
Is #8f6142 readable on white or black?
#8f6142 has a 5.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.