#8D7978 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8d7978 is a dusty red with gray undertones and a matte, weathered appearance. Its low saturation creates an understated sense of calm while retaining red’s energy and urgency. Use the hex code #8d7978 as a supporting tone in branding, menus, or romantic designs. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #8d7978
What is #8d7978 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d7978 is rgb(141, 121, 120), in HSL hsl(3, 8%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 15%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d7978?
Pair #8d7978 with warm white, charcoal, muted sage, or dusty blue to balance its gray undertone and keep the palette calm, with darker options adding definition and pale neutrals making the dusty red feel softer in backgrounds, borders, or restrained accents.
Does #8d7978 look warm or cool?
#8d7978 reads as a muted warm red because its red channel is slightly stronger than green and blue, while low saturation and gray undertones soften the warmth into a dusty, weathered appearance.
Is #8d7978 readable on white or black?
#8d7978 has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 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.