#8D293E Hex Color
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#8d293e is a dark, muted red with warm maroon undertones and a serious, moody presence. The hex code works well as a supporting tone or focused accent in luxury, food, sports, and autumn branding. Pair it with warm ivory or charcoal for grounded contrast. White text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text on dark surfaces.
Questions about #8d293e
What is #8d293e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d293e is rgb(141, 41, 62), in HSL hsl(347, 55%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 56%, 45%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8d293e?
#8d293e pairs well with warm ivory, charcoal, and muted sage, creating clear contrast while preserving its serious, warm character across branding, editorial layouts, packaging, and autumn-focused palettes without making the palette feel harsh.
Is #8d293e readable on white or black?
#8d293e has a 8.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 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.