#8D2630 Hex Color
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Dark red #8d2630 is a warm, muted shade with low lightness and moderate saturation. Its dusky character suggests seriousness, passion, tradition, and urgency without the sharpness of bright red. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in luxury, wine, sports, or autumn branding, paired with cream or charcoal. White text achieves about 8.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #8d2630
What is #8d2630 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d2630 is rgb(141, 38, 48), in HSL hsl(354, 58%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 66%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d2630?
Cream and charcoal pair especially well with #8d2630, balancing its warm, dusky red character without competing for attention. Cream softens the palette, while charcoal adds a refined, high-contrast foundation for luxury, wine, autumn, or sports-inspired designs.
Is #8d2630 readable on white or black?
#8d2630 has a 8.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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.