#8B4D4C Hex Color
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#8b4d4c is a dark, muted red with warm brown and dusty rose undertones. Its low saturation gives it a matte, serious mood, while the reddish base adds restrained energy and passion. The hex code for #8b4d4c works well as a supporting tone with cream, charcoal, or muted gold, and white text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #8b4d4c
What is #8b4d4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b4d4c is rgb(139, 77, 76), in HSL hsl(1, 29%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 45%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8b4d4c?
#8b4d4c pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted gold because its dusty warmth benefits from light contrast and restrained accents, while a desaturated sage adds a cooler break without making the palette feel sharp or overly bright.
Is #8b4d4c readable on white or black?
#8b4d4c has a 6.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.26:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.