#8E5055 Hex Color

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This dusty red has a muted, inky quality that stays grounded rather than aggressive. It works as a sophisticated choice for moody brand accents or UI elements that require visual weight without urgent intensity. The hex code for this color is #8e5055. Because it maintains strong contrast against white text, it performs reliably for small-scale layouts and specific, functional call-to-action buttons.

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What is #8e5055 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #8e5055 is rgb(142, 80, 85), in HSL hsl(355, 28%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 40%, 44%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #8e5055 in a palette?

This shade works beautifully when paired with charcoal or soft off-white tones for a balanced, modern look. To add more depth, consider integrating muted greens or a deep navy to ground the palette while allowing the dusty red to stand out as an accent.

Is #8e5055 readable on white or black?

#8e5055 has a 6.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.

#8E5055 Hex Color

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