#8A6364 Hex Color
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With a desaturated, ashy quality, #8a6364 acts as a calm, understated base for minimal branding. This muted reddish tone works best as a supporting element, as it can appear muddy at large scales. Because it offers a 5.2:1 contrast ratio against white text, the hex code remains highly readable for UI elements. Pair this shade with cool grays to balance its warmth.
Questions about #8a6364
What is #8a6364 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a6364 is rgb(138, 99, 100), in HSL hsl(358, 16%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 28%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #8a6364?
This ashy red pairs best with cool gray tones, which help balance its inherent warmth and prevent the shade from appearing muddy. You can also ground it using charcoal or off-white neutrals to maintain a clean, minimal aesthetic.
Is #8a6364 readable on white or black?
#8a6364 has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 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.