#8E2F3D Hex Color
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The hex code #8e2f3d is a deep, moody red that carries an air of quiet sophistication. Because it is dark and desaturated, it works best as a strong accent or a primary brand color rather than a massive background. White text provides excellent readability against this shade with an 8.0:1 contrast ratio. Use it for formal designs when you need intensity without overwhelming the viewer.
Questions about #8e2f3d
What is #8e2f3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e2f3d is rgb(142, 47, 61), in HSL hsl(351, 50%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 57%, 44%.
What colors pair best with #8e2f3d?
Does #8e2f3d work well for website text?
This color is generally too dark to use as a background for standard body text unless the font is very large or bold white. It is much better suited as a primary brand accent or a sophisticated header color.
Is #8e2f3d readable on white or black?
#8e2f3d has a 8.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.