#8B3316 Hex Color
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#8b3316 is a dark, muted red-brown with warm, earthy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody presence, while restrained saturation adds depth without harsh intensity. Use it for autumn palettes, wine branding, formal layouts, or bold accents against cream. White text achieves about an 8.1:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #8b3316.
Questions about #8b3316
What is #8b3316 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b3316 is rgb(139, 51, 22), in HSL hsl(15, 73%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 84%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8b3316?
Is #8b3316 warm or cool?
#8b3316 reads as a warm color because its red-brown base and earthy undertones lean toward orange rather than blue, giving it a grounded, autumnal mood that suits rich accents and serious visual themes. Its low lightness keeps that warmth subdued rather than bright.
Is #8b3316 readable on white or black?
#8b3316 has a 8.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.