#8A341E Hex Color
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This dark, earthy red feels muted and serious, avoiding the harshness of a primary scarlet. Because of its moody depth, #8a341e works best as an accent or secondary color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to balance the intensity. As a hex code, #8a341e provides enough contrast to keep white text readable, making it a reliable choice for strong, authoritative branding.
Questions about #8a341e
What is #8a341e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a341e is rgb(138, 52, 30), in HSL hsl(12, 64%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 78%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #8a341e for balanced branding?
#8a341e functions best when grounded by neutral companions that soften its intensity. Pair it with cream or warm beige to pull out its earthy undertones, or use a deep slate gray to maintain a professional, high-contrast look suitable for authoritative typography.
Is #8a341e suitable for large-scale background use?
Due to its high saturation and dark value, #8a341e can easily overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background. It is far more effective as an accent, border, or button color where it can command attention without causing visual fatigue.
Is #8a341e readable on white or black?
#8a341e has a 8.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.