#8F6414 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, #8f6414 blends earthy orange with brown undertones for a mellow, grounded feel. It suggests warmth, comfort, reliability, and a practical sense of adventure, fitting coffee, chocolate, agriculture, autumn, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty teal rather than a dominant background. The hex code #8f6414 supports white body text at about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #8f6414
What is #8f6414 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f6414 is rgb(143, 100, 20), in HSL hsl(39, 75%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 86%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f6414?
#8f6414 pairs well with cream for a warm, balanced palette, while teal adds restrained contrast; charcoal can support surrounding text and structure without competing with its earthy brown-orange undertone in layouts. Keep darker tones nearby but avoid visual heaviness.
Is #8f6414 a warm or cool color?
#8f6414 reads as a warm color because its earthy orange base is tempered by brown, creating a mellow, grounded impression rather than a bright or highly saturated orange. It can make layouts feel dependable, comfortable, and connected to natural materials.
Is #8f6414 readable on white or black?
#8f6414 has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.