#8F786F Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8f786f is a dusty orange with strong gray undertones and a matte, weathered finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood while retaining warmth and optimism. Use the hex code #8f786f as a supporting tone for autumn branding, food packaging, or sports graphics, paired with cream and charcoal. Black text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #8f786f
What is #8f786f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f786f is rgb(143, 120, 111), in HSL hsl(17, 13%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 22%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8f786f?
It pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted sage, which balance its dusty orange warmth without making the palette feel bright; use cream for softness, charcoal for definition, and sage for a quieter natural contrast.
Is #8f786f a warm or cool color?
It reads as a warm, muted dusty orange because its red and green values outweigh its blue value, while strong gray undertones soften the warmth. That balance gives it a weathered, calm appearance rather than a bright or energetic orange.
Is #8f786f readable on white or black?
#8f786f has a 4.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.08:1 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.