#8A2340 Hex Color
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#8a2340 is a dark, muted red with warm wine and plum undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while restrained saturation keeps it polished rather than loud. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or focused accent with cream, charcoal, or muted gold. White text reads clearly on it for accessible contrast.
Questions about #8a2340
What is #8a2340 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a2340 is rgb(138, 35, 64), in HSL hsl(343, 60%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 54%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a2340?
#8a2340 pairs well with cream, charcoal, muted gold, and dusty blush because their lighter or softened qualities balance its dark, warm plum-red base. Use cream for openness and gold sparingly when the design needs a formal accent.
Is #8a2340 readable on white or black?
#8a2340 has a 8.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.