#8D302C Hex Color
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A dark, muted red with warm brown undertones, #8d302c feels serious, intimate, and grounded. Its low lightness suits moody backgrounds, formal branding, and autumn or wine-inspired designs, while its strong presence works well as a 10% accent beside cream or charcoal. The hex code #8d302c also supports white text at about 8.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #8d302c
What is #8d302c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d302c is rgb(141, 48, 44), in HSL hsl(2, 52%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 69%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d302c?
#8d302c pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted blue-green accents because its warm, subdued red gains balance from pale neutrals and controlled cool contrast without losing its serious, traditional character.
Is #8d302c readable on white or black?
#8d302c has a 8.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.