#8E374E Hex Color
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A muted, dusky red with distinct purple undertones, #8e374e feels moody and serious. Because of its low saturation, it avoids the aggressiveness of a pure primary red, making it useful for sophisticated branding or intimate, romantic UI elements. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal gray to maintain readability. The hex code for this dim, earthy shade is #8e374e.
Questions about #8e374e
What is #8e374e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e374e is rgb(142, 55, 78), in HSL hsl(344, 44%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 45%, 44%.
How do you style #8e374e in user interfaces?
Use #8e374e as an accent color for interactive elements like buttons or notification badges to create a sense of intimacy without being aggressive. It balances beautifully when placed against cream or light backgrounds, ensuring your text remains highly legible.
What color mood does #8e374e convey?
This shade conveys a serious, grounded, and romantic mood that feels far less harsh than bright primary reds. Its dusky, muted quality makes it an excellent choice for brands aiming for a mature, sophisticated, or thoughtful aesthetic in their visual identity.
Is #8e374e readable on white or black?
#8e374e has a 7.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.