#8E2946 Hex Color
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The hex code #8e2946 is a dark, muted red with warm berry and maroon undertones. Its moderate saturation creates a serious, romantic mood with enough energy for fashion, cosmetics, wine branding, and nightlife designs. Use it as a strong accent beside cream or dusty pink rather than a full-page background. White text remains highly readable on this hex code.
Questions about #8e2946
What is #8e2946 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e2946 is rgb(142, 41, 70), in HSL hsl(343, 55%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 51%, 44%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #8e2946?
Is #8e2946 warm or cool?
#8e2946 reads as a warm, muted red because its red base shifts toward berry and maroon rather than blue, giving it a grounded, intimate feel beside cream, blush, or other softened pinks.
Is #8e2946 readable on white or black?
#8e2946 has a 8.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.