navajowhite 4

#8B795E

X11 color

Navajowhite 4 (#8B795E) is the deepest X11 Navajo White tone, arriving at a medium taupe-brown that reads as a neutral earthy shade. This depth removes the peachy character entirely, leaving a grounded brown that works well as a shadow tone in warm palettes. Interior designers and textile designers use similar tones as a versatile neutral anchor.

Color Values

HEX

#8B795E

RGB

139, 121, 94

HSL

36.0, 19.3%, 45.7%

HSV

36.0, 32.4%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 12.9%, 32.4%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5856 0.045 77.7

Properties

Color Psychology

True orange embodies enthusiasm, creativity, and adventure. It stimulates mental activity and social interaction, making it a favorite in creative industries. Orange is highly visible and conveys confidence without the aggression of red, bridging warmth and energy.

Design Usage

Medium orange excels in CTAs, pricing highlights, and gamification elements where excitement is desired. Tech companies and SaaS products use it to differentiate from the dominant blue of their competitors. It requires careful contrast checking since mid-range orange can fail WCAG on light backgrounds.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8B795E;
color: #8B795E;
border-color: #8B795E;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 500 #78716C

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B795E?

RGB(139, 121, 94) · HSL(36.0, 19.3%, 45.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 12.9%, 32.4%, 45.5%)

Does #8B795E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.2:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8B795E?

Use 000000 text on a #8B795E background; contrast on black is 4.99:1.