#8C5052 Hex Color
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#8c5052 is a muted, dusty red with a matte, earthy finish. It lacks the aggression of standard reds, making it a sophisticated, understated choice for branding. Because it offers a 6.2:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains legible and fully WCAG AA compliant. Use this hex code as a moody background for neutral interfaces rather than relying on it for high-energy accents.
Questions about #8c5052
What is #8c5052 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c5052 is rgb(140, 80, 82), in HSL hsl(358, 27%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 41%, 45%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #8c5052 in UI design?
#8c5052 works best as a moody, sophisticated background color rather than an accent. Because it maintains a 6.2:1 contrast ratio against white, it serves as a highly readable foundation for neutral interfaces while avoiding the harshness of brighter reds.
What colors pair well with #8c5052?
This color creates harmonious palettes when paired with charcoal for text or soft, off-white tones for balance. The muted, earthy nature of #8c5052 also anchors well against desaturated greens or warm, sandy beige tones in modern web layouts.
Is #8c5052 readable on white or black?
#8c5052 has a 6.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.38:1 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.