#8B3B2C Hex Color
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This muted, brick red carries heavy, earthy terracotta undertones. It feels grounded and serious, making it a reliable choice for rustic branding or moody UI accents. While it can read muddy in large blocks, it works effectively as a 10% accent color. Pair it with soft cream for better balance, as white text offers the highest contrast. The hex code for this color is #8b3b2c.
Questions about #8b3b2c
What is #8b3b2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b3b2c is rgb(139, 59, 44), in HSL hsl(9, 52%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 68%, 45%.
Which colors pair best with the brick red #8b3b2c?
Is #8b3b2c suitable for text in user interfaces?
This color is generally too dark and desaturated to serve as primary body text, but it works well for small, bold accents or buttons. Always ensure you use high-contrast white text if overlaying content directly onto #8b3b2c backgrounds.
Is #8b3b2c readable on white or black?
#8b3b2c has a 7.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.