#8A5055 Hex Color
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#8a5055, known as Ash Rose, is a muted red with gray and brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow, closer to dried clay than fire. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent, since it can read muddy at large sizes. White text on #8a5055 reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #8a5055
What is #8a5055 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a5055 is rgb(138, 80, 85), in HSL hsl(355, 27%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 38%, 46%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a5055?
Cream, sage, and deep navy all flatter #8a5055 without competing with its muted warmth. Pair it with charcoal for a darker, moodier palette.
Is #8a5055 readable on white or black?
#8a5055 has a 6.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.