#8A2222 Hex Color
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This dark, saturated red carries a serious weight that fits moody brand palettes and luxury designs. Because it is so deep, it serves best as a dominant 60 percent base or a bold accent rather than small text. It pairs beautifully with soft creams, providing enough contrast for accessibility. The hex code for this intense maroon shade is #8a2222.
Questions about #8a2222
What is #8a2222 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a2222 is rgb(138, 34, 34), in HSL hsl(0, 60%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 75%, 46%.
How should I use #8a2222 in design layouts?
#8a2222 acts as a dominant anchor color in sophisticated, high-contrast designs. Because of its intense, dark saturation, use it to ground your composition by filling 60 percent of the space, or as a powerful, singular accent against soft neutrals like cream.
Is #8a2222 readable on white or black?
#8a2222 has a 9.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.33:1 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.