#88310E Hex Color
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This deep, earthy reddish-brown carries a mature, serious weight. It excels in vintage branding or moody design palettes. Avoid using it as a full-page background to prevent a muddy look. Use it for headers or supporting accents instead. White text pairs well for readability against the hex code #88310e, providing a high-contrast look that keeps your layout from feeling too enclosed.
Questions about #88310e
What is #88310e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88310e is rgb(136, 49, 14), in HSL hsl(17, 81%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 90%, 47%.
How should I use #88310e in a design layout?
Reserve #88310e for headers, buttons, or graphic accents rather than full-page backgrounds to avoid a muddy, enclosed feeling. It pairs exceptionally well with clean white text, creating a high-contrast look that keeps your typography sharp, readable, and professional.
What colors pair well with #88310e for a balanced scheme?
Is #88310e readable on white or black?
#88310e has a 8.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.