#8A2504 Hex Color
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Wine labels, autumn posters, and moody restaurant menus often reach for #8a2504, a dark maroon-red with burnt, earthy warmth. Its low lightness keeps it feeling grounded rather than loud, so it works best as a dominant base trimmed with cream or warm gold. The hex code #8a2504 also holds white text comfortably, offering about 8.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small type.
Questions about #8a2504
What is #8a2504 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a2504 is rgb(138, 37, 4), in HSL hsl(15, 94%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 97%, 46%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a2504?
Cream, warm gold, and muted olive flatter #8a2504 without fighting its warmth. It also looks richer against navy than against black, which can make this dark red read muddy.
Is #8a2504 readable on white or black?
#8a2504 has a 8.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.34:1 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.