Color Details and Palettes for #8C4A00

Details about the color Warm Brown

Closest web-safe match: #993300

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About Color Hex #8c4a00

The color Warm Brown, with hexadecimal code #8c4a00, sits in the orange color family, typically linked to enthusiasm, creativity, and warmth. Orange hues stimulate appetite and social interaction, which is why food brands and community platforms favor them. Additionally, it evokes emotions such as Creativity, Success, Encouragement, Stimulation and Vitality. Orange is associated with spirituality and courage in some cultures, such as in Hinduism and Buddhism. In Western cultures, it often represents autumn, harvest, and creativity. With a high saturation of 100%, this color is intensely vivid—demanding attention and ideal for focal elements like buttons, banners, and brand marks. Its low lightness of 27% produces a deep, rich appearance—conveying gravity and luxury, particularly effective in dark-mode designs and premium packaging. This color is ideal for designs that aim to express Creativity, Success, Encouragement, Stimulation, or Vitality. It can be effectively used in web design, branding, and marketing materials to attract attention and convey specific messages.

The RGB values for Warm Brown are (140, 74, 0), providing a combination of red: 140, green: 74, and blue: 0. In HSL format, it has a hue of 32.00°, saturation of 100.00%, and lightness of 27.00%.

The HSV representation includes a hue of 32.00°, saturation of 100.00%, and value of 55.00%. Its CMYK composition is cyan: 0.00%, magenta: 47.00%, yellow: 100.00%, and black: 45.00%.

The calculated luminance of #8c4a00 is 0.105, offering a brightness level suitable for various design requirements.

This color is not part of the web-safe color palette. The closest web-safe color to this is the color HEX #993300. Its contrast ratio is 3.09:1 against black and 6.79:1 against white. It works well on light backgrounds but may be challenging on darker ones.

In terms of color temperature, #8c4a00 reads as warm. When it comes to accessibility, testing against standard guidelines suggests that using white text meets typical WCAG contrast standards. Additionally, the ideal foreground color for improved legibility on #8c4a00 is white.

Considering its saturation and lightness, #8c4a00 appears more vivid and energetic, making it stand out in designs that aim to capture attention.

History, Usage, Psychology & Design Ideas for #8C4A00

Warm Brown (#8C4A00) belongs to the Orange color family.

This deep, saturated shade conveys authority and richness. Deep tones are favored in luxury packaging, evening-event branding, and dark-mode interfaces where they provide dramatic contrast against lighter elements.

Historical Background

Orange as a distinct color name entered the English language in the 16th century, borrowed from the Sanskrit word for the fruit. In Buddhist tradition, saffron-orange robes signify renunciation and spiritual seeking. Dutch royalty adopted orange as a national symbol through the House of Orange-Nassau, and the color remains central to the Netherlands' national identity and celebrations.

Design & Usage Tips

Orange radiates warmth and sociability, making it effective for calls to action, subscription prompts, and community-oriented brands. It pairs beautifully with deep blue for complementary contrast or with cream for a softer, artisanal look. Avoid pairing orange with red, as the two can visually clash at similar saturation levels.

Positioned on the warm side of the color wheel (hue 32°), it naturally draws the eye and creates a sense of closeness—making it effective for calls to action, food photography, and hospitality branding. At 100% saturation, this is a highly vivid color that demands attention. Use it where maximum visual impact is needed—feature banners, accent buttons, and data-visualization highlights.

Psychological Impact

Orange stimulates enthusiasm, creativity, and appetite—which is why food delivery apps and restaurant chains frequently feature it. It signals fun and accessibility, lowering barriers to engagement. Too much orange can feel overwhelming, so balance it with generous white space.

Its low lightness of 27% gives it a deep, intense presence. Deep tones like this excel as dark-mode backgrounds, header bars, and anywhere a sense of gravity or luxury is desired.

Creative Design Ideas

Create vibrant gradient backgrounds transitioning from orange to yellow for summer campaign landing pages. Use burnt orange with charcoal typography for a sophisticated autumn editorial palette. In app design, orange notification badges on a dark interface draw the eye immediately.

#8C4A00 Color Conversions

Every way to write Warm Brown — copy Warm Brown as RGB, HSL, HSV, HWB, CMYK, OKLCH, OKLab, CIELAB, LCH, XYZ or a decimal integer. One-tap copy on every format; tap on any card to learn what it is and when to use it.

12 formats
HEX Web
#8C4A00

Hexadecimal is the web’s universal color notation — two digits each for red, green and blue. Drop it straight into HTML, CSS or any design tool.

RGB Screen
rgb(140, 74, 0)

RGB is the additive Red-Green-Blue model every screen uses to emit light. The default choice for websites, apps and on-screen UI.

HSL Web
hsl(32, 100%, 27%)

HSL breaks a color into Hue, Saturation and Lightness — the most intuitive way to lighten, darken or mute a color in CSS.

HSV HSB Design
hsv(32, 100%, 55%)

HSV (also called HSB) maps Hue, Saturation and Value/Brightness. It is the model behind the color pickers in Photoshop, Figma and most design apps.

HWB CSS 4
hwb(32 0% 45%)

HWB blends a pure hue with Whiteness and Blackness — a painter-friendly model added in CSS Color 4 for quick tints and shades.

CMYK Print
cmyk(0%, 47%, 100%, 45%)

CMYK is the subtractive Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black ink model. Use these values when preparing artwork for a printer or commercial press.

OKLCH Modern
oklch(48.01% 0.115 58.15)

OKLCH is a modern, perceptually-uniform space (Lightness, Chroma, Hue). It powers smooth gradients and accessible palettes in today’s CSS.

OKLab Modern
oklab(48.01% 0.061 0.097)

OKLab is the Cartesian form of OKLCH — ideal for blending and interpolating colors without the muddy midpoints older spaces produce.

CIELAB L*a*b* Perceptual
L: 38.68, a: 23.67, b: 48.30

CIELAB is a device-independent, perceptually-uniform space. It is the standard for measuring color difference (ΔE) and matching across devices.

LCH Perceptual
L: 38.68, C: 53.79, H: 63.90

LCH is CIELAB in cylindrical form — Lightness, Chroma and Hue — letting you adjust vividness and hue while staying perceptually even.

XYZ CIE Science
X: 13.26, Y: 10.47, Z: 1.32

CIE XYZ is the 1931 master space that underpins every other model here — the scientific bridge used to convert between color systems.

Decimal int Code
9193984

The 24-bit integer value of the color — handy for databases, APIs, game engines and low-level graphics code.

RGB Color Percentages for #8c4a00

RGB Color Percentages for Warm Brown (HEX Code: #8c4a00) display the relative contribution of Red, Green, and Blue in forming the color. Understanding these percentages provides insight into the color's visual balance and primary components.

This color is primarily dominated by Red, making up 65.42% of the total composition. The complete breakdown of RGB contributions is:

Red:
65.42%
Green:
34.58%
Blue:
0%

This analysis highlights the influence of each primary color, offering a deeper understanding of the visual characteristics of Warm Brown.

CMYK Ink Levels & Print Guide for #8c4a00

CMYK Ink Levels for Warm Brown (HEX Code: #8c4a00) provide a breakdown of the percentages of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black inks needed for accurate print reproduction. The composition of Warm Brown prominently features Yellow, reflecting its dominant color characteristic. This information is invaluable for optimizing ink usage and achieving precise color results in printed materials.

The exact CMYK values are: Cyan: 0%, Magenta: 47.14%, Yellow: 100%, and Black: 45.1%.

Luminance & Contrast for #8C4A00

Relative luminance gauges how bright Warm Brown is, while the WCAG contrast ratios show how legible black or white text is on it — and which accessibility levels (AA / AAA) it passes.

Relative luminance 0.105
0 · dark1 · light
Aa
Black text 3.09:1
AA AAA Large
Aa
White text 6.79:1
AA AAA Large

Quick CSS Snippets for #8C4A00

Copy-and-paste CSS for Warm Brown — backgrounds, text, borders and a custom property. Each line is ready to drop into your stylesheet.

Background background-color: #8C4A00;
Text color: #8C4A00;
Border border: 2px solid #8C4A00;
RGB background-color: rgb(140, 74, 0);
HSL background-color: hsl(32, 100%, 27%);
Variable --color: #8C4A00;

#8c4a00 Monochrome Palette

The Monochrome Palette consists of shades created by adjusting the brightness. These include lighter, original, and darker shades of the color. This layout helps to visualize the color's range and its potential use in design.

#f4ede5
#e2d2bf
#d1b799
#c09b73
#af804d
#9d6526
#8c4a00 Original
#773f00
#623400
#4d2900
#381e00
#231300
#0e0700

#8c4a00 Complementary Palette

The Complementary Palette is made up of two colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. These colors create high contrast and vibrant designs, making them perfect for attention-grabbing elements and dynamic visuals.

#8c4a00 Original
#00408a

#8c4a00 Analogic Palette

The Analogic Palette consists of colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. These colors typically create harmonious and subtle designs, often used to evoke calmness and unity in your visual projects.

#8c4a00 Original
#858a00
#8a0500
#408a00
#8a0040
#008a05
#8a0085

#8c4a00 Triadic Palette

The Triadic Palette is made up of three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination provides a vibrant and balanced color scheme, often used for dynamic and energetic designs while maintaining harmony.

#8c4a00 Original
#008a49
#49008a

#8c4a00 Quad Palette

The Quad Palette, also known as tetradic, consists of four colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination offers a diverse and bold color scheme, ideal for creating rich, complex designs with multiple accents while still maintaining balance.

#8c4a00 Original
#008a05
#00408a
#8a0085

Color Blindness Simulation for #8c4a00

Colors are perceived differently by individuals with various forms of color blindness. Use the dropdown below to see how this color may look through the eyes of someone with color vision deficiency. Explore how Warm Brown (#8c4a00) might appear to people with different visual experiences, and gain deeper insights into color accessibility for your designs!

Each color box displays a "Friendly" or "Not Friendly" tag in the bottom-right corner. A "Friendly" tag indicates that the color difference is distinguishable to individuals with the specific type of color blindness. Conversely, a "Not Friendly" tag means that the color difference might not be distinguishable, potentially causing accessibility issues in your design.

Normal Vision

Deuteranopia (Green Weakness)

Not Friendly

Protanopia (Red Weakness)

Not Friendly

Tritanopia (Blue-Yellow Weakness)

Not Friendly

Achromatopsia (Total Color Blindness)

Not Friendly

Color Harmonies for #8c4a00

Color harmonies refer to the visually pleasing combinations of colors that are derived from specific relationships on the color wheel. These harmonious schemes, such as complementary, triadic, and analogous colors, create a balanced and engaging visual experience in design.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tetradic (Quad)

#8C4A00 Nearby Colors

A handful of colors just a step away from #8C4A00 — each one nudges the brightness, richness, or shade a little while still feeling like the same color. Use the buttons on any swatch to copy its hex or open its full color page.

#995511 Mochaccino
#774400 Hazelnut Chocolate
#aa6622 Inca Gold
#663300 Brown
#994400 Brownie
#885511 Grizzly
#885500 Grizzly
#994411 Hot Brown

Colors Similar to #8c4a00

These colors are close neighbours of #8C4A00 in the RGB color space. Each subtle variation can produce a noticeably different mood in your design while remaining harmonious with the original Orange tone.

#8d4a00 Warm Brown
#8c4b00 Warm Brown
#8c4a01 Warm Brown
#8b4a00 Warm Brown
#8c4900 Brownie
#9d4a00 Brownie
#8c5b00 Grizzly
#8c4a11 Otterly Brown
#7b4a00 Milk Chocolate
#8c3900 Espresso Martini
#944a00 Brownie
#8c5200 Mochaccino

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Discover a vibrant gallery of images that not only showcase the captivating hue of Warm Brown, but also embody its unique mood and personality. Each carefully curated photo is selected to highlight the richness and diversity of this color, offering inspiration for design, art, and creative projects.