#8D153A Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #8d153a is a warm reddish maroon with dusky, wine-like depth. Its restrained saturation feels serious and traditional while still carrying energy, passion, and urgency. Use it as a supporting brand tone or bold accent beside cream and charcoal. White text reaches about 9.1:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy. The hex code is #8d153a.
Questions about #8d153a
What is #8d153a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d153a is rgb(141, 21, 58), in HSL hsl(342, 74%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 59%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d153a?
Is #8d153a warm or cool?
#8d153a reads as a warm color because its red base carries more visual energy than blue, while its muted saturation and wine-like depth keep the warmth controlled rather than bright or fiery. That makes it suitable for serious accents and traditional branding.
Is #8d153a readable on white or black?
#8d153a has a 9.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 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.