#8B2E2E Hex Color
A serious deep red with earthy character
This deep, muted red carries a serious, grounded mood that works well for branding requiring a touch of tradition. Because of its dark, earthy saturation, #8b2e2e functions best as a dominant base or a bold accent rather than a primary UI color. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teals or soft creams. White text is highly readable against this hex code, ensuring your design remains accessible.
Questions about #8b2e2e
What is #8b2e2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b2e2e is rgb(139, 46, 46), in HSL hsl(0, 50%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 67%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8b2e2e?
This deep red works beautifully with muted teals or soft, warm creams to balance its intensity. Using a desaturated sage green can also ground the color, creating a sophisticated and organic palette suitable for traditional branding.
Is #8b2e2e readable on white or black?
#8b2e2e has a 8.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.