#8D5C58 Hex Color
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#8d5c58 is a dusty red with brown undertones, closer to dried clay than fire. It reads warm and mellow, never loud. Muted saturation keeps it matte, which suits backgrounds and supporting tones better than bold accents. White text clears WCAG AA contrast on it. Pair it with sage or cream to lift the ashy quality, or use navy for a richer, moodier combination.
Questions about #8d5c58
What is #8d5c58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d5c58 is rgb(141, 92, 88), in HSL hsl(5, 23%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 38%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8d5c58?
Sage green and cream lift its ashy undertones, while navy creates a moodier contrast. Avoid bright reds nearby, since they can make this muted shade look muddy.
Is #8d5c58 warm or cool?
It reads warm. Brown undertones and a mid-dark lightness give it an earthy, clay-like feel rather than the cool edge of a blue-leaning red.
Is #8d5c58 readable on white or black?
#8d5c58 has a 5.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.