#8D3F38 Hex Color
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A dark, muted red with warm brown undertones, #8d3f38 has a grounded terracotta character. Its low saturation creates a serious, rustic mood suited to branding, autumn palettes, and moody layouts. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or bold accent with ivory, while white text remains highly legible at about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #8d3f38
What is #8d3f38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d3f38 is rgb(141, 63, 56), in HSL hsl(5, 43%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 60%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d3f38?
The hex color #8d3f38 pairs well with ivory and warm neutrals, while charcoal adds stronger contrast and muted green accents balance its terracotta warmth without making the palette feel bright.
Is #8d3f38 a warm or cool color?
The hex color #8d3f38 reads warm because its muted red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy terracotta character rather than the crisp, energetic feel of a blue-based red.
Does #8d3f38 work with white text?
White text against #8d3f38 provides about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal-sized text in typical contrast testing when the displayed color matches the specified hex value.
Is #8d3f38 readable on white or black?
#8d3f38 has a 7.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 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.