#8E8371 Color Information

Hex color code: #8E8371

#8E8371 is a balanced orange color. In RGB it is (142, 131, 113), and in HSL it is (37°, 11%, 50%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameGray
HEX
#8E8371
RGB
142, 131, 113
HSL
37°, 11%, 50%
CMYK
0%, 8%, 20%, 44%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #8E8371;
background-color: #8E8371;
border-color: #8E8371;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #8E8371;
border: 2px solid #8E8371;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#8E8371]
text-[#8E8371]
border-[#8E8371]
shadow-[0_0_10px_8E8371]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8E8371, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #8E8371; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #8E8371; color: #000000; }

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 #8E8371; background-color: #8E837115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #8E837120; border-left: 4px solid #8E8371; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #8E8371; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #8E8371 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

142, 131, 113

Red: 142 / Green: 131 / Blue: 113

HSL

37°, 11%, 50%

Hue: 37° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

0%, 8%, 20%, 44%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 20% / Key: 44%

What color is #8E8371?

#8E8371 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #8E8371 to RGB:

rgb(142, 131, 113)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #8E8371 to HSL:

hsl(37, 11%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #8E8371 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 8%, 20%, 44%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #8E8371 has RGB (142, 131, 113) and HSL (37°, 11%, 50%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #8E8371 is #717C8E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8E7571.

Use #8E8371 in CSS: color: #8E8371 or background-color: #8E8371. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #8E8371

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.64:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E8371?

#8E8371 is a subtle orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #8E8371?

#8E8371 in RGB is (142, 131, 113) - 142 red, 131 green, and 113 blue.

How to use #8E8371 in CSS?

Use #8E8371 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #8E8371?

#717C8E (complementary), #8E7571 (analogous), and #635C4F (lighter shade) work well with #8E8371.