#8F6C4A Hex Color
Dusty clay with a warm weathered finish
This dusty, muted orange sits between a warm tan and a weathered clay. Because #8f6c4a is highly desaturated, it avoids feeling aggressive. It works well as a grounding neutral for autumnal palettes or vintage-inspired branding. Pair this hex code with slate blue or off-white to keep it from looking muddy. Its contrast ratio allows for readable text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds.
Questions about #8f6c4a
What is #8f6c4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f6c4a is rgb(143, 108, 74), in HSL hsl(30, 32%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 48%, 44%.
What colors pair best with the #8f6c4a hex color?
This muted clay works best alongside cooler tones to prevent a muddy look, particularly deep slate blue or sharp off-white hues. These combinations provide enough contrast to keep the design fresh while letting the warmth of #8f6c4a ground the composition.
Is #8f6c4a a suitable choice for text on websites?
Because of its mid-tone value, #8f6c4a can be difficult to read when placed against certain backgrounds, so always test contrast ratios first. It performs reliably as a secondary accent or a background color for UI, but avoid using it for long-form body text.
Is #8f6c4a readable on white or black?
#8f6c4a has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.