#8C3D35 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, the hex code #8c3d35 is a dark brick red with brown and terracotta undertones. Its low saturation gives branding, autumn palettes, and rustic layouts a grounded, serious mood without vivid red’s sharpness. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent with cream and charcoal. White text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #8c3d35
What is #8c3d35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c3d35 is rgb(140, 61, 53), in HSL hsl(6, 45%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 62%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c3d35?
Cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta pair well with #8c3d35, balancing its dark brick-red base without competing with its warm brown undertones. Use cream for space, charcoal for a restrained neutral, and terracotta for a closely related accent.
Is #8c3d35 a warm or cool color?
#8c3d35 reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by brown and terracotta undertones. Its muted saturation keeps the warmth grounded rather than bright, making it feel more rustic and serious than vivid scarlet.
Is #8c3d35 readable on white or black?
#8c3d35 has a 7.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.