#8F7865 Hex Color
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The color of dried river clay, #8f7865 is a dusty orange pulled far toward gray. Its very low saturation keeps things matte and understated, which suits calm backgrounds and supporting tones more than bold statements. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast that flatters it. Black text reads clearly on top at about 5.0:1, so the hex code #8f7865 works behind small body copy.
Questions about #8f7865
What is #8f7865 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f7865 is rgb(143, 120, 101), in HSL hsl(27, 17%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 29%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f7865?
Deep teal and charcoal give #8f7865 grounded contrast, while cream softens it into a warm, calm backdrop. Skip bright oranges nearby; they expose how muted this shade really is.
Is #8f7865 readable on white or black?
#8f7865 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 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.