#8D3C50 Hex Color
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This dark, muted red possesses a serious, moody character that works best as a sophisticated accent color rather than a dominant base. Its unsaturated nature allows it to sit comfortably alongside cream or soft charcoal without clashing. Because white text creates strong legibility over this tone, it functions well for bold UI buttons or headings. The hex code for this shade is #8d3c50.
Questions about #8d3c50
What is #8d3c50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d3c50 is rgb(141, 60, 80), in HSL hsl(345, 40%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 43%, 45%.
What color combinations work best with #8d3c50?
Is #8d3c50 suitable for text on a website?
Because #8d3c50 is a deep, dark tone, it provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for bold UI buttons or headers. Ensure you test your specific font weight for readability against this saturated background.
Is #8d3c50 readable on white or black?
#8d3c50 has a 7.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.