#8E2E21 Hex Color
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The hex code #8e2e21 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low lightness. Its restrained saturation suits wine branding, autumn palettes, formal layouts, and serious sports designs. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 8.2:1 contrast for accessible type.
Questions about #8e2e21
What is #8e2e21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e2e21 is rgb(142, 46, 33), in HSL hsl(7, 62%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 77%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #8e2e21 a warm or cool color?
The hex color #8e2e21 reads as warm because its deep red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, restrained character rather than a blue or purple cast. That warmth suits autumnal, heritage, and formal visual palettes.
Is #8e2e21 readable on white or black?
#8e2e21 has a 8.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.