#8F2323 Hex Color
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#8f2323 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low lightness. Its serious, moody character suits wine branding, formal layouts, sports graphics, and dramatic backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or pale blue, since large areas can feel heavy. The hex code #8f2323 supports white body text with about 8.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #8f2323
What is #8f2323 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f2323 is rgb(143, 35, 35), in HSL hsl(0, 61%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 76%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f2323?
#8f2323 pairs well with cream, pale blue, charcoal, and muted gold, which soften or balance its warm, low-lightness red without competing with its serious character; cream creates clean contrast, while pale blue brings a cooler, more modern feel.
Is #8f2323 warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#8f2323 reads as a warm, muted red because its subdued hue carries brown undertones and low lightness, making it effective for wine-inspired branding, formal layouts, sports graphics, accent panels, and dramatic backgrounds.
Is #8f2323 readable on white or black?
#8f2323 has a 8.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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.