#8E2A02 Hex Color
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Dark and highly saturated, #8e2a02 is a warm red-brown with a strong orange undertone. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, intense mood, while the earthy cast keeps it grounded. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or bold background for food, sports, autumn, and luxury branding. White text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast for clear readability.
Questions about #8e2a02
What is #8e2a02 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e2a02 is rgb(142, 42, 2), in HSL hsl(17, 97%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 99%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e2a02?
Is #8e2a02 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#8e2a02 is a warm, highly saturated red-brown with a strong orange undertone, creating a serious, intense mood that still feels earthy and grounded because its low lightness keeps the color deep rather than bright. It suits bold accents and dramatic backgrounds.
Is #8e2a02 readable on white or black?
#8e2a02 has a 8.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.