#8D7172 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy red feels calm and understated due to its heavy gray undertones. The hex code #8d7172 works best as a neutral backdrop rather than a bright accent. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals or warm creams to anchor a design. Because it maintains a 4.7:1 contrast ratio with black, designers can safely use this shade for readable body text or UI elements.
Questions about #8d7172
What is #8d7172 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d7172 is rgb(141, 113, 114), in HSL hsl(358, 11%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 19%, 45%.
What design elements pair best with #8d7172?
#8d7172 acts as a versatile neutral that shines alongside deep charcoal for high contrast or warm creams for a soft, inviting atmosphere. Because of its desaturated, ashy quality, it prevents designs from feeling overly vibrant or overwhelming.
Is #8d7172 readable on white or black?
#8d7172 has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.