#8C6D63 Color Information

Hex color code: #8C6D63

The hex color #8C6D63 is a understated orange with RGB values of (140, 109, 99) and HSL of (15°, 17%, 47%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#8C6D63

RGB

140, 109, 99

HSL

15°, 17%, 47%

CMYK

0%, 22%, 29%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #8C6D63;
background-color: #8C6D63;
border-color: #8C6D63;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #8C6D63;
border: 2px solid #8C6D63;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#8C6D63]
text-[#8C6D63]
border-[#8C6D63]
shadow-[0_0_10px_8C6D63]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8C6D63, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #8C6D63; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #8C6D63; 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 #8C6D63; background-color: #8C6D6315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #8C6D6320; border-left: 4px solid #8C6D63; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #8C6D63; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #8C6D63 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

140, 109, 99

Red: 140 / Green: 109 / Blue: 99

HSL

15°, 17%, 47%

Hue: 15° / Saturation: 17% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

0%, 22%, 29%, 45%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 22% / Yellow: 29% / Key: 45%

What color is #8C6D63?

#8C6D63 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

63828C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #8C6D63 to RGB:

rgb(140, 109, 99)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #8C6D63 to HSL:

hsl(15, 17%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #8C6D63 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 22%, 29%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated orange tone, #8C6D63 has RGB (140, 109, 99) and HSL (15°, 17%, 47%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #8C6D63 is #63828C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8C636E.

Use #8C6D63 in CSS: color: #8C6D63 or background-color: #8C6D63. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #8C6D63

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.48:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C6D63?

#8C6D63 is a understated orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #8C6D63?

#8C6D63 in RGB is (140, 109, 99) - 140 red, 109 green, and 99 blue.

How to use #8C6D63 in CSS?

Use #8C6D63 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #8C6D63?

#63828C (complementary), #8C636E (analogous), and #5F4B44 (lighter shade) work well with #8C6D63.