#8F1D1D Hex Color
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This saturated, dark red carries a heavy, serious weight. Because #8f1d1d is quite muted, it avoids the harshness of pure primary red, making it an excellent base color for formal or moody brand palettes. Pair it with soft cream tones to elevate the contrast, as white text remains legible at 8.9:1 against this hex code. It functions best as a dominant 60% background color.
Questions about #8f1d1d
What is #8f1d1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f1d1d is rgb(143, 29, 29), in HSL hsl(0, 66%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 80%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f1d1d in a palette?
#8f1d1d thrives when contrasted with soft creams or warm off-whites to maintain a sophisticated balance. For a high-contrast, professional look, combine this deep red with charcoal or soft neutral beiges to ground the intensity of the hue.
Is #8f1d1d readable on white or black?
#8f1d1d has a 8.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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.