#8F0F3A Hex Color
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Dark and highly saturated, #8f0f3a is a warm reddish-maroon with a serious, dramatic presence. Its deep value suits luxury, romance, sports, and formal branding, while a slight purple undertone adds mystery. Use it as a strong accent with cream or blush, or as a background with white text, which has about 9.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #8f0f3a.
Questions about #8f0f3a
What is #8f0f3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f0f3a is rgb(143, 15, 58), in HSL hsl(340, 81%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 59%, 44%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8f0f3a?
Cream, blush, and soft neutrals balance #8f0f3a's dark, saturated warmth, while charcoal creates a quieter palette without competing with the reddish-purple shade's visual weight in a layout or interface design. Use cream for stronger contrast and blush for a softer mood.
Is #8f0f3a a warm or cool color?
#8f0f3a reads as a warm color because its red base outweighs its blue component, though its magenta-purple undertone adds a cooler edge and gives the deep maroon shade a more mysterious, less earthy character. This balance suits both dramatic and refined palettes.
Is #8f0f3a readable on white or black?
#8f0f3a has a 9.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.