#8A4F4B Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #8a4f4b is a dark reddish tone with dusty brown undertones and low saturation. Its matte finish brings seriousness and restrained energy to branding, food packaging, or moody interfaces. Use it as a supporting color beside cream or muted teal rather than a full background. White text reads clearly at about 6.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #8a4f4b.
Questions about #8a4f4b
What is #8a4f4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a4f4b is rgb(138, 79, 75), in HSL hsl(4, 30%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 46%, 46%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a4f4b?
Does #8a4f4b work with white text?
Yes, white text on #8a4f4b provides about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio, passing WCAG AA for normal text and AAA for large text, though thin fonts, small labels, and other interface details still deserve a full context check.
Does #8a4f4b look warm or cool?
#8a4f4b reads as a warm, muted reddish brown because its red base is softened by dusty brown undertones and low saturation, giving interfaces, packaging, and branding a grounded, serious mood rather than a bright or energetic one.
Is #8a4f4b readable on white or black?
#8a4f4b has a 6.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.