#8A3F3F Hex Color
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A muted, earthy terracotta, #8a3f3f brings a grounded and serious tone to any palette. This dusty red functions better as a moody background than a punchy accent. Use it alongside cream or soft beige to enhance its warmth. Because white text maintains a strong 7.3:1 contrast ratio against this shade, it handles body text well. The hex code for this color is #8a3f3f.
Questions about #8a3f3f
What is #8a3f3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a3f3f is rgb(138, 63, 63), in HSL hsl(0, 37%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 54%, 46%.
How should I use #8a3f3f in UI design?
Use #8a3f3f as a grounded background color because its deep, earthy saturation supports high-contrast white text for excellent readability. It performs best when balanced by lighter neutrals like cream or warm off-whites to prevent the design from feeling too heavy or claustrophobic.
What color palettes complement #8a3f3f?
This shade pairs naturally with soft neutrals or muted greens to emphasize its terracotta warmth. Complementary schemes work well with dusty teal or sage tones, while a monochromatic palette using lighter tints creates a cohesive, sophisticated look that feels intentional and well-balanced.
Is #8a3f3f readable on white or black?
#8a3f3f has a 7.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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.