#8A3542 Hex Color
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#8a3542 is a dark, muted red with warm brown and terracotta undertones. Its subdued saturation creates a serious, moody feel while retaining warmth and energy. Use this hex code as a supporting color with cream, charcoal, or aged brass in rustic branding, autumn palettes, and bold headlines. White text achieves strong contrast on this shade.
Questions about #8a3542
What is #8a3542 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a3542 is rgb(138, 53, 66), in HSL hsl(351, 45%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 52%, 46%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a3542?
#8a3542 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and aged brass, balancing its warm, muted red character while preserving an earthy, refined feel across branding, interiors, editorial layouts, and seasonal design. Use cream for lighter contrast and aged brass as a restrained accent.
Is #8a3542 warm or cool?
#8a3542 reads as a warm color because its dark red base carries brown and terracotta undertones, giving it an earthy, grounded presence rather than the crisp, distant feel associated with blue-based reds. It suits autumnal palettes and natural materials.
Is #8a3542 readable on white or black?
#8a3542 has a 7.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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.