#8F2D2D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #8f2d2d is a warm red with subdued maroon-brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, dramatic mood, while restrained saturation keeps it grounded rather than vivid. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty pink in branding, food, and autumn designs. The hex code #8f2d2d supports white text at about an 8.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #8f2d2d
What is #8f2d2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f2d2d is rgb(143, 45, 45), in HSL hsl(0, 52%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 69%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f2d2d?
#8f2d2d pairs well with cream, dusty pink, and muted neutrals because their softer contrast balances its dark, warm red base in branding, editorial layouts, and autumn-inspired designs.
Is #8f2d2d a warm or cool color?
#8f2d2d reads as a warm red because its subdued maroon-brown undertones shift it away from blue-based reds. Its low lightness and restrained saturation make the warmth feel serious and earthy rather than bright or energetic.
Does #8f2d2d work with white text?
#8f2d2d provides strong contrast with white text, at roughly an 8.1:1 contrast ratio, which exceeds WCAG AA thresholds for normal and large text. Confirm the final contrast after adding transparency, gradients, or nearby colors.
Is #8f2d2d readable on white or black?
#8f2d2d has a 8.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.