#8E4842 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty red feels grounded and serious, lacking the high-energy alarm of brighter shades. The hex code #8e4842 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, where it can appear heavy. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it functions effectively for UI elements that require readability without being harsh. Pair it with soft creams for a sophisticated, balanced palette.
Questions about #8e4842
What is #8e4842 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e4842 is rgb(142, 72, 66), in HSL hsl(5, 37%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 54%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #8e4842 suitable for large background areas?
Generally, #8e4842 is too intense and saturated for use as a primary background color, where it can overwhelm the eyes and feel physically heavy. It performs significantly better as a targeted accent or UI element for buttons and headers.
Is #8e4842 readable on white or black?
#8e4842 has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.