#8C6868 Hex Color
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#8c6868 is a dusty, ashy red with low saturation and a soft brown-gray undertone. Its matte, medium-dark value brings restraint to romantic, food, or fashion palettes without losing red’s energy. Use it as a supporting tone or large-type accent; white text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #8c6868.
Questions about #8c6868
What is #8c6868 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c6868 is rgb(140, 104, 104), in HSL hsl(0, 15%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 26%, 45%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Does #8c6868 work as a background color?
#8c6868 can work as a background when paired with white text, which provides about 4.9:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for normal body text at typical reading sizes across accessible interface layouts. Test surrounding colors carefully to preserve clear separation.
What colors pair well with #8c6868?
#8c6868 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted sage because their softer values preserve its dusty character without competing with its red base, giving editorial layouts and product packaging a grounded, low-glare palette. Add coral or ochre sparingly for energy.
Is #8c6868 readable on white or black?
#8c6868 has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.