#8A2D2D Hex Color
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A dark, muted red, #8a2d2d carries a serious, grounded weight. Its desaturated tone avoids the aggression of brighter reds, making it effective for formal branding or moody, academic design themes. While white text reads clearly against this shade, use it sparingly as an accent rather than a full background to prevent a muddy appearance. The hex code for this deep, earthy red is #8a2d2d.
Questions about #8a2d2d
What is #8a2d2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a2d2d is rgb(138, 45, 45), in HSL hsl(0, 51%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 67%, 46%.
How do I use #8a2d2d in a professional interface?
This deep, desaturated red functions best as a subtle brand accent or a sophisticated header rather than a full page background. Pair #8a2d2d with off-white text to maintain clear readability while keeping the visual tone grounded, serious, and restrained.
What colors harmonize best with #8a2d2d?
Is #8a2d2d readable on white or black?
#8a2d2d has a 8.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.