#8F181E Hex Color
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#8f181e is a deep, intense red with moody, desaturated undertones. It carries a heavy, serious presence that works best as a primary accent rather than a dominant background. Because of its darkness, white text provides excellent readability against it, making it useful for high-impact buttons or headings. The hex code for this authoritative, traditional shade is #8f181e.
Questions about #8f181e
What is #8f181e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f181e is rgb(143, 24, 30), in HSL hsl(357, 71%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 79%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f181e?
Is #8f181e suitable for text usage?
While #8f181e is legible against stark backgrounds like pure white, it can be difficult to read on mid-tone or dark surfaces. Always ensure your background is light enough to maintain proper contrast ratios for accessibility and clear readability.
Is #8f181e readable on white or black?
#8f181e has a 9.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 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.