#8A353D Hex Color
Muted Brick Red with Rustic Depth
Brick red with a muted, earthy edge, #8a353d reads warm but restrained because of its low saturation and dark value. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent, where its rustic character shows without turning muddy. Sage green and warm cream flatter it well. The hex code also holds white text at readable contrast, so it works behind body copy.
Questions about #8a353d
What is #8a353d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a353d is rgb(138, 53, 61), in HSL hsl(354, 45%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 56%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a353d?
#8a353d pairs well with muted sage, warm cream, and charcoal, which lift its earthy warmth without clashing. Mustard yellow works too when you want an autumn or rustic feel.
Is #8a353d readable on white or black?
#8a353d has a 7.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.