#8F2424 Hex Color
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#8f2424 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a serious, moody presence. Its rich saturation suggests energy, passion, and authority in branding, sports, luxury, and autumn designs. Use this hex code as a bold accent with cream or charcoal. White text achieves about 8.6:1 contrast for readable interfaces.
Questions about #8f2424
What is #8f2424 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f2424 is rgb(143, 36, 36), in HSL hsl(0, 60%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 75%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f2424?
Is #8f2424 a warm or cool red?
#8f2424 reads as a warm red because its muted base includes brown undertones, giving it a grounded, earthy character rather than a bright, blue-leaning appearance on screen or in print. That warmth suits autumn palettes, heritage-inspired layouts, and serious accents.
Is #8f2424 readable on white or black?
#8f2424 has a 8.58:1 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.