#8B3C2F Hex Color
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This muted, brick red feels earthy and serious. Because it is unsaturated and dark, #8b3c2f works best as a grounding accent rather than a full page background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted teals or creams to balance its intensity. With high contrast against white text, this hex code reads clearly in UI buttons or bold graphic headers without appearing too loud.
Questions about #8b3c2f
What is #8b3c2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b3c2f is rgb(139, 60, 47), in HSL hsl(8, 49%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 66%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #8b3c2f in a design palette?
Is #8b3c2f suitable for use as a primary UI background color?
Using #8b3c2f as a full-page background is generally discouraged because its darkness and high saturation can create significant eye strain and readability issues. It is much more effective as a bold accent color for buttons, call-to-actions, or specific section headers.
Is #8b3c2f readable on white or black?
#8b3c2f has a 7.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.