#8F8274 Hex Color
Dusty orange with the volume turned down
Think of weathered driftwood or dry clay and you have #8f8274, a muted orange with most of its saturation sanded away. Its ashy undertone keeps things calm, which makes it a strong supporting tone rather than a lead color. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for autumn palettes, or use it as a background for dark text. Black type passes WCAG AA on this hex code at about 5.6:1.
Questions about #8f8274
What is #8f8274 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f8274 is rgb(143, 130, 116), in HSL hsl(31, 11%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 19%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f8274?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all bring out the hidden orange in #8f8274, while cream softens its ashy edge. For a bolder look, try a burnt terracotta or olive accent. Avoid pale neutrals next to it, since they can wash it out.
Is #8f8274 readable on white or black?
#8f8274 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.61:1 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.