#8A3E3E Hex Color
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A dark, muted red with warm brown undertones, #8a3e3e gives branding, autumn palettes, and moody layouts a grounded, rustic character. Its low saturation suits serious, traditional designs, while the red base adds energy and passion. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #8a3e3e.
Questions about #8a3e3e
What is #8a3e3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a3e3e is rgb(138, 62, 62), in HSL hsl(0, 38%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 55%, 46%.
Is #8a3e3e a warm or cool color?
#8a3e3e reads as a warm red because its muted red base carries brown undertones, giving it an earthy, settled character rather than the sharper, cooler impression created by reds that lean toward purple or blue.
What colors pair well with #8a3e3e?
#8a3e3e pairs well with cream, warm beige, muted sage, and charcoal because these colors balance its earthy red while preserving its grounded character across branding, editorial layouts, interiors, and other designs. Use cream or beige for softness, sage for an organic feel, and charcoal for stronger definition.
Where does #8a3e3e work well in design?
#8a3e3e suits branding, autumn palettes, editorial layouts, and moody backgrounds where a serious, rustic red is more appropriate than a bright or highly saturated red in a restrained visual identity.
Is #8a3e3e readable on white or black?
#8a3e3e has a 7.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.