#8F7765 Hex Color
Dusty orange with quiet warmth
#8f7765 is a muted, dusty orange with ashy brown undertones and a matte, understated finish. Its low saturation suits calm backgrounds, autumn branding, food packaging, and Halloween accents. Use it as a supporting tone with cream and deep navy. Black text provides about 5.0:1 contrast, while the hex code is #8f7765.
Questions about #8f7765
What is #8f7765 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f7765 is rgb(143, 119, 101), in HSL hsl(26, 17%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 29%, 44%.
Does #8f7765 work with black or white text?
Use black text with #8f7765 for accessible body copy when normal-size text needs WCAG AA contrast; its ratio is about 5.0:1, while white text is weaker and may not meet the same threshold.
What colors pair well with #8f7765?
Pair #8f7765 with cream for a soft, warm palette, or use navy for stronger contrast; its dusty orange and brown undertones also sit comfortably beside warm neutrals in editorial, packaging, and brand layouts.
What mood does #8f7765 create in a design?
As a muted dusty orange with ashy brown undertones, #8f7765 feels grounded, quiet, and slightly nostalgic rather than bright; it works well for calm backgrounds, autumn themes, food packaging, and restrained accent areas.
Is #8f7765 readable on white or black?
#8f7765 has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.