#8D4247 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #8d4247 is a dark reddish tone with dusty terracotta undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a grounded, serious mood without losing red’s energy. Use it as a supporting color with cream, charcoal, or aged brass in rustic branding and autumn palettes. White text remains highly readable on this color. The hex code is #8d4247.
Questions about #8d4247
What is #8d4247 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d4247 is rgb(141, 66, 71), in HSL hsl(356, 36%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 50%, 45%.
Is #8d4247 a warm or cool color?
#8d4247 is a warm, muted red because its dusty terracotta undertones lean earthy rather than blue or violet. Its restrained saturation keeps the warmth grounded, making it feel serious and weathered instead of bright or highly energetic.
What colors pair well with #8d4247?
#8d4247 pairs well with cream for soft contrast, charcoal for a grounded modern palette, and aged brass tones for rustic warmth. Muted sage or dusty blue can also balance its red warmth without competing for attention.
Is #8d4247 readable on white or black?
#8d4247 has a 6.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.