#8F4147 Hex Color
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A dark brick red with dusty, muted warmth. #8f4147 leans terracotta and reads grounded rather than loud, which suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, and moody backgrounds. It holds up best as a supporting tone or base behind white text, which clears WCAG AA at roughly 7:1 contrast. Pair it with sage or cream to keep it from feeling heavy.
Questions about #8f4147
What is #8f4147 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f4147 is rgb(143, 65, 71), in HSL hsl(355, 38%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 50%, 44%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8f4147?
Sage green, cream, and warm sand tones bring out the terracotta warmth in #8f4147. Navy also works when you want a deeper, moodier contrast for rustic or autumn designs.
Is #8f4147 readable on white or black?
#8f4147 has a 6.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.