#8D5051 Hex Color
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#8d5051 is a muted, dusty red with warm brown undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its dim, mellow character supports understated branding while retaining enough red energy for romance, sales, or caution accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal; white text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, suitable for small body copy. The hex code for this muted red is #8d5051.
Questions about #8d5051
What is #8d5051 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d5051 is rgb(141, 80, 81), in HSL hsl(359, 28%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 43%, 45%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8d5051?
Does #8d5051 work with white text?
White text on #8d5051 provides about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text and making the shade suitable for readable labels, buttons, captions, and small copy on web or print layouts.
Where should designers use #8d5051?
As a supporting tone, #8d5051 works well in panels, headers, packaging, and focused accents, while large full-page use needs careful spacing and light content because its muted darkness can make an interface feel heavy.
Is #8d5051 readable on white or black?
#8d5051 has a 6.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.39:1 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.