#8B4433 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, brick red sits low in saturation, which gives #8b4433 a grounded, rustic feel. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, adding warmth without shouting. White text reads clearly on top at about 7.1:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body text. Pair it with sage green or cream for an earthy palette.
Questions about #8b4433
What is #8b4433 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b4433 is rgb(139, 68, 51), in HSL hsl(12, 46%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 63%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8b4433?
Sage green, cream, and navy all flatter #8b4433, since its muted warmth grounds lighter and cooler neighbors. Skip bright oranges nearby, as they blur the terracotta undertones.
Is #8b4433 readable on white or black?
#8b4433 has a 7.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.