#8F2C2A Hex Color
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Dark and warm, #8f2c2a is a muted red with restrained saturation and a rich maroon cast. This hex code brings seriousness, passion, and vintage weight to branding, autumn palettes, wine packaging, or dramatic backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent, since large areas can feel heavy. White text reads clearly at about 8.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #8f2c2a
What is #8f2c2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f2c2a is rgb(143, 44, 42), in HSL hsl(1, 55%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 71%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f2c2a in a palette?
#8f2c2a pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted olive because those tones temper its heat without competing with its depth, giving designers a grounded palette for packaging, editorial work, or formal interfaces.
Does #8f2c2a read warm or cool?
#8f2c2a reads as a warm, earthy red because its red base carries a slight brown cast rather than a blue or violet bias, while its low lightness and moderate saturation keep the mood serious and restrained.
Is #8f2c2a readable on white or black?
#8f2c2a has a 8.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.