#8C5141 Hex Color
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#8c5141 is a dusty, muted red with a warm and mellow character. It carries a sense of serious depth that works well for moody designs or as a contrast in professional palettes. Because it feels both calm and grounded, artists choose this hex code for applications requiring subtle energy or understated passion. It brings a grounded, earthy quality to any project needing a touch of mature color.
Questions about #8c5141
What is #8c5141 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c5141 is rgb(140, 81, 65), in HSL hsl(13, 37%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 54%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c5141?
This muted red works beautifully with desaturated creams and soft beige tones to enhance its earthy quality. For a more sophisticated contrast, pair it with deep slate blues or muted forest greens to highlight its warm, mature character effectively.
Is #8c5141 considered a warm or cool color?
This shade is definitively warm, carrying the mellow undertones of baked clay or dried terra cotta. Because it lacks bright vibrancy, it functions as a grounded neutral red that brings serious depth without being overwhelming to the viewer.
Is #8c5141 readable on white or black?
#8c5141 has a 6.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.