#8C4753 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #8c4753 is a dark reddish tone with dusty undertones and low saturation. Its matte quality suits moody branding, editorial layouts, and supporting elements that need restrained energy. Use it as a 30% supporting color beside cream or charcoal. White text remains readable at about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #8c4753.
Questions about #8c4753
What is #8c4753 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c4753 is rgb(140, 71, 83), in HSL hsl(350, 33%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 41%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c4753?
Is #8c4753 warm or cool?
#8c4753 reads as a warm color because its muted red base carries more red and magenta warmth than blue, while its dusty, low-saturation finish keeps that warmth soft, restrained, and less dramatic.
Is #8c4753 readable on white or black?
#8c4753 has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.