#8F443D Hex Color
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#8f443d is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a dusty, matte finish. Its subdued depth feels serious, grounded, and rustic, making it effective for branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or muted sage. White text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #8f443d.
Questions about #8f443d
What is #8f443d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f443d is rgb(143, 68, 61), in HSL hsl(5, 40%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 57%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8f443d?
Is #8f443d a warm or cool color?
#8f443d reads as a warm, muted red because its red base is shifted toward brown rather than blue, giving it a dusty, earthy appearance that feels grounded instead of bright or energetic. It works especially well in rustic, autumnal, and understated visual themes.
Is #8f443d readable on white or black?
#8f443d has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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.