#8B3A3A Hex Color
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#8b3a3a is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones, giving it a grounded terracotta character. Its low lightness and restrained saturation create a serious, moody feel rather than a bright one. Use this hex code for rustic backgrounds, autumn branding, or bold accents. White text reaches about 7.6:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #8b3a3a
What is #8b3a3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b3a3a is rgb(139, 58, 58), in HSL hsl(0, 41%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 58%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8b3a3a?
Is #8b3a3a readable on white or black?
#8b3a3a has a 7.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.