#8F6E40 Hex Color
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With its dusty, ashy finish, #8f6e40 is a warm, unsaturated orange that feels mellow and grounded rather than bright. It supports optimism, independence, and adventure in food packaging, youth marketing, autumn graphics, and Halloween campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone with dark navy or cream. White text offers about 4.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #8f6e40.
Questions about #8f6e40
What is #8f6e40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f6e40 is rgb(143, 110, 64), in HSL hsl(35, 38%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 55%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f6e40?
Pair #8f6e40 with dark navy or cream for balanced, grounded palettes; navy adds contrast and structure, while cream keeps the combination soft and approachable for packaging, editorial layouts, and seasonal graphics.
Does #8f6e40 read as warm or cool?
#8f6e40 reads as a warm, muted orange-brown because its orange hue and earthy, low-saturation finish create a mellow feeling rather than a bright or highly energetic one on screen and in print. It suits autumn themes and grounded visual identities.
Is #8f6e40 readable on white or black?
#8f6e40 has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 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.