#8A2312 Hex Color
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Dark and intense, #8a2312 is a moody red with earthy, burnt undertones. Because of its low lightness and saturation, this shade excels as a 10 percent accent rather than a primary background color. It feels grounded and serious, pairing unexpectedly well with muted sage greens or soft creams. White text is highly readable against this hex code, making it suitable for high-contrast headlines in formal branding.
Questions about #8a2312
What is #8a2312 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a2312 is rgb(138, 35, 18), in HSL hsl(8, 77%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 87%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a2312 in a design layout?
Is #8a2312 a good choice for text on a white background?
Yes, #8a2312 generally provides strong legibility when used as text against a crisp white or light background. Because of its dark, intense nature, it creates a formal and serious high-contrast look that works well for headlines and primary call-to-action buttons.
Is #8a2312 readable on white or black?
#8a2312 has a 9.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.