#8E2504 Hex Color
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Dark and warm, #8e2504 is a rich red-brown with an earthy orange undertone and strong visual weight. Its low lightness creates a serious, dramatic mood, making it effective for wine, sports, autumn, and luxury branding. Use this hex code as a small accent with cream or pale sand. White text reaches about an 8.7:1 contrast ratio for readable labels.
Questions about #8e2504
What is #8e2504 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e2504 is rgb(142, 37, 4), in HSL hsl(14, 95%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 97%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e2504?
#8e2504 pairs well with cream, pale sand, and warm neutrals that soften its dark red-brown depth; muted terracotta can reinforce the earthy orange undertone without making the palette feel overly bright or harsh.
How does #8e2504 affect a design's mood?
#8e2504 feels warm, serious, and grounded because its low lightness gives the red-brown base strong visual weight, while the orange undertone adds earthy energy; it works well for autumn, wine-inspired, sports, and luxury accents.
Is #8e2504 readable on white or black?
#8e2504 has a 8.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.