#8A2C23 Hex Color

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This deep, brownish red carries a serious, moody weight perfect for formal branding or dramatic accent pieces. Because of its low lightness, #8a2c23 functions best as a dominant 60 percent background or a striking text color. White text offers the highest legibility against this saturated tone. Use this hex code when your design needs a sense of traditional, earthy intensity without appearing overly bright.

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What is #8a2c23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #8a2c23 is rgb(138, 44, 35), in HSL hsl(5, 60%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 75%, 46%.

What colors pair well with #8a2c23 in a design?

This earthy red functions best when paired with neutral tones like cream or warm gray to soften its intensity. For a more sophisticated or dramatic contrast, try using it alongside muted gold accents or a deep navy blue to balance the warmth.

Is #8a2c23 readable on white or black?

#8a2c23 has a 8.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.46:1 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.

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