#8A3343 Hex Color
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This deep, muted red carries a serious, somber weight that works well for branding requiring tradition or luxury. Because #8a3343 is quite dark, use it primarily as a 10% accent rather than a full-page background to avoid a muddy feel. It pairs unexpectedly well with soft sage greens, creating a balanced, natural contrast. The hex code for this moody shade is #8a3343.
Questions about #8a3343
What is #8a3343 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a3343 is rgb(138, 51, 67), in HSL hsl(349, 46%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 51%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #8a3343 for a natural look?
This deep red works beautifully with sage or soft olive greens to create a grounded, organic contrast. Because #8a3343 is quite dark, balancing it with these lighter, desaturated earth tones prevents the design from feeling overly heavy or muddy.
Is #8a3343 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #8a3343 for standard body text on white is not recommended because the contrast ratio likely fails accessibility standards for small type. Reserve this moody shade for large headings or graphic accents where it can maintain its rich, sophisticated impact without sacrificing readability.
Is #8a3343 readable on white or black?
#8a3343 has a 7.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.