#8C685A Color Information

Hex color code: #8C685A

A subtle orange shade, #8C685A appears as (140, 104, 90) in RGB and (17°, 22%, 45%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#8C685A

RGB

140, 104, 90

HSL

17°, 22%, 45%

CMYK

0%, 26%, 36%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #8C685A;
background-color: #8C685A;
border-color: #8C685A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #8C685A;
border: 2px solid #8C685A;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#8C685A]
text-[#8C685A]
border-[#8C685A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_8C685A]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8C685A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #8C685A; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #8C685A; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #8C685A; background-color: #8C685A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #8C685A20; border-left: 4px solid #8C685A; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #8C685A; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #8C685A in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

140, 104, 90

Red: 140 / Green: 104 / Blue: 90

HSL

17°, 22%, 45%

Hue: 17° / Saturation: 22% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

0%, 26%, 36%, 45%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 26% / Yellow: 36% / Key: 45%

What color is #8C685A?

#8C685A is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5A7E8C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #8C685A to RGB:

rgb(140, 104, 90)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #8C685A to HSL:

hsl(17, 22%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #8C685A to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 26%, 36%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #8C685A has RGB (140, 104, 90) and HSL (17°, 22%, 45%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #8C685A is #5A7E8C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8C5A64.

Use #8C685A in CSS: color: #8C685A or background-color: #8C685A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #8C685A

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.24:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C685A?

#8C685A is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #8C685A?

#8C685A in RGB is (140, 104, 90) - 140 red, 104 green, and 90 blue.

How to use #8C685A in CSS?

Use #8C685A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #8C685A?

#5A7E8C (complementary), #8C5A64 (analogous), and #5D453C (lighter shade) work well with #8C685A.