#8F2231 Hex Color
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Wine branding and autumn packaging often reach for this dark maroon. #8f2231 is a deep red with muted, brownish undertones, so it reads serious and warm rather than loud. It works best as a dominant base under cream or blush type, and white text passes AA at about 8.6:1 contrast. The hex code #8f2231 also suits moody accents in dark interfaces.
Questions about #8f2231
What is #8f2231 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f2231 is rgb(143, 34, 49), in HSL hsl(352, 62%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 66%, 44%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8f2231?
Cream, sage, and muted brass tones pair well with #8f2231 because its dark, low-saturation maroon base gives paler neighbors room to stand out. Bright oranges and pinks tend to clash with its muted depth.
Is #8f2231 readable on white or black?
#8f2231 has a 8.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.