#8F2727 Hex Color
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This dark, muted red carries a serious weight, perfect for moody, atmospheric designs. Because it is deep and warm, #8f2727 works best as a grounding accent rather than a full page background. It offers excellent legibility against white text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or bold callouts. The hex code for this earthy, intense shade is #8f2727.
Questions about #8f2727
What is #8f2727 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f2727 is rgb(143, 39, 39), in HSL hsl(0, 57%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 73%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f2727 in a design?
Is #8f2727 readable on white or black?
#8f2727 has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.