#8D4140 Hex Color
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Dark and dusty, brick red #8d4140 carries a muted, terracotta warmth that feels grounded rather than loud. Its low saturation suits supporting tones and rustic, autumn palettes, though it can read muddy next to pure white. Pair it with cream or sage, and use white text on top for solid contrast.
Questions about #8d4140
What is #8d4140 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d4140 is rgb(141, 65, 64), in HSL hsl(1, 38%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 55%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d4140?
Is #8d4140 readable on white or black?
#8d4140 has a 7.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 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.