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#8C5722 Color — #8C5722

Complete color reference for #8C5722: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#8C5722
RGBrgb(140, 87, 34)
HSLhsl(30, 61%, 34%)
HSVhsv(30, 76%, 55%)
CMYKC:0% M:38% Y:76% K:45%
CSS Color#8C5722
Decimal9197346
Luminance0.1251

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#8C5722 on White
Ratio: 6:1 — AA
#8C5722 on Black
Ratio: 3.5:1 — AA Large
White on #8C5722
Ratio: 6:1 — AA
Black on #8C5722
Ratio: 3.5:1 — AA Large

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F7F4
100#EEE6DE
200#DDCDBD
300#CBB39C
400#B4926F
500#8C5722
600#70461B
700#543414
800#38230E
900#231609

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #8C5722?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(140, 87, 34). The red channel is 140, green is 87, and blue is 34 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #8C5722?

The HSL value is hsl(30, 61%, 34%). Hue is 30°, saturation is 61%, and lightness is 34%.

Does #8C5722 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #8C5722 achieves a 6:1 contrast ratio (AA). On a black background it achieves 3.5:1 (AA Large). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #8C5722?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8C5722 is #22578C.