#8E685D Color Information

Hex color code: #8E685D

#8E685D is a delicate red color. In RGB it is (142, 104, 93), and in HSL it is (13°, 21%, 46%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#8E685D

RGB

142, 104, 93

HSL

13°, 21%, 46%

CMYK

0%, 27%, 35%, 44%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #8E685D;
background-color: #8E685D;
border-color: #8E685D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #8E685D;
border: 2px solid #8E685D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#8E685D]
text-[#8E685D]
border-[#8E685D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_8E685D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8E685D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #8E685D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #8E685D; 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 #8E685D; background-color: #8E685D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #8E685D20; border-left: 4px solid #8E685D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #8E685D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #8E685D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

142, 104, 93

Red: 142 / Green: 104 / Blue: 93

HSL

13°, 21%, 46%

Hue: 13° / Saturation: 21% / Lightness: 46%

CMYK

0%, 27%, 35%, 44%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 27% / Yellow: 35% / Key: 44%

What color is #8E685D?

#8E685D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5D838E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #8E685D to RGB:

rgb(142, 104, 93)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #8E685D to HSL:

hsl(13, 21%, 46%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #8E685D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 27%, 35%, 44%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft red tone, #8E685D has RGB (142, 104, 93) and HSL (13°, 21%, 46%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #8E685D is #5D838E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8E5D6B.

Use #8E685D in CSS: color: #8E685D or background-color: #8E685D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #8E685D

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.29:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E685D?

#8E685D is a soft red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #8E685D?

#8E685D in RGB is (142, 104, 93) - 142 red, 104 green, and 93 blue.

How to use #8E685D in CSS?

Use #8E685D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #8E685D?

#5D838E (complementary), #8E5D6B (analogous), and #60463E (lighter shade) work well with #8E685D.