#8D4240 Hex Color
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A dark, muted red with warm brown undertones, #8d4240 has a dusty, matte quality that feels grounded and serious. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in rustic branding, autumn palettes, and moody layouts, especially beside cream, charcoal, or faded sage. White text reaches about 7.0:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #8d4240
What is #8d4240 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d4240 is rgb(141, 66, 64), in HSL hsl(2, 38%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 55%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d4240?
Does #8d4240 read as a warm or cool color?
#8d4240 reads as a warm red because its subdued red base is shifted toward brown rather than blue, giving the shade an earthy character that feels grounded, mature, and slightly rustic. It adds warmth without the brightness of a clean primary red.
Is #8d4240 readable on white or black?
#8d4240 has a 7.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.