#8C842C

Color Details

HEX
#8C842C
RGB
rgb(140, 132, 44)
HSL
hsl(55, 52%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 69%, 45%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.45:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c842c
Contrast 5.45:1 AA
White on #8c842c
Contrast 3.85:1 Fail
#8c842c on Black
Contrast 5.45:1 AA
#8c842c on White
Contrast 3.85:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#a39d56
#bab580
#d1ceab
#706a23
#544f1a
#383512

Complement & Analogous

#2c348c
#648c2c
#8c542c

Triadic

#2c8c84
#842c8c

Monochrome

#383512 #544f1a #8c842c #bab580 #d1ceab #e8e6d5

Analogous

#8c542c #af876b #8c842c #83a356 #648c2c #507023

Complementary Mix

#544f1a #8c842c #bab580 #2c348c #767bb4 #1d225b

Nearby Colors

#8c842b
#8c842d
#8c841c
#8c843c

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About #8C842C

#8C842C converts to RGB(140, 132, 44) and HSL(55, 52%, 36%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#8C842C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C842C?
RGB: 140, 132, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 132, 44)
Is #8C842C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C842C?
Complement: #2c348c.
Does #8C842C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.85:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.45:1 (AA (normal text)).