#8D3E3A Hex Color

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#8d3e3a is a dark, muted warm red with brown undertones, giving it a grounded terracotta character. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in rustic branding, autumn palettes, or moody backgrounds. White text has about a 7.3:1 contrast ratio against it, meeting WCAG AA for body text.

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What is #8d3e3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #8d3e3a is rgb(141, 62, 58), in HSL hsl(3, 42%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 59%, 45%.

What colors pair well with #8d3e3a in a design palette?

#8d3e3a pairs well with cream, sand, charcoal, and muted sage because these colors soften its dark warmth while preserving its earthy character. Use cream for open space, charcoal for structure, and sage as a restrained natural contrast.

Is #8d3e3a readable on white or black?

#8d3e3a has a 7.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.

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