#8A2A2B Hex Color
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This deep, muted red delivers a serious and mature tone suitable for formal branding or high-contrast interfaces. Because #8a2a2b is quite dark, white text remains readable against it with a strong 8.6:1 contrast ratio. Designers should treat this hex code as a dominant background or primary branding color rather than a small accent. It feels intense and grounded in almost any application.
Questions about #8a2a2b
What is #8a2a2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a2a2b is rgb(138, 42, 43), in HSL hsl(359, 53%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 69%, 46%.
Is #8a2a2b suitable for primary UI branding?
#8a2a2b serves as a commanding primary branding color that conveys maturity and stability. It works best in formal applications like professional services or corporate web design, where it can act as a grounded anchor for your visual identity without overwhelming the user.
Is #8a2a2b readable on white or black?
#8a2a2b has a 8.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.