#8A3F46 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #8a3f46 is a dark red with dusty terracotta and brown undertones. Its low saturation gives branding, autumn palettes, and rustic layouts a serious, grounded mood. Use the hex code #8a3f46 as a supporting tone or bold accent with aged cream; white text achieves about a 7.3:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #8a3f46
What is #8a3f46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a3f46 is rgb(138, 63, 70), in HSL hsl(354, 37%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 49%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a3f46?
Pair #8a3f46 with aged cream for a warm, rustic palette, or with charcoal and muted sage for a more balanced, grounded look; keep brighter colors limited to small accents so the muted red remains the visual anchor.
Is #8a3f46 readable on white or black?
#8a3f46 has a 7.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.