#8F5255 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red has a dark, matte quality that feels grounded rather than aggressive. Because of its desaturated, earthy character, #8f5255 works best as a supporting tone or accent in a palette rather than a dominant base. It pairs beautifully with soft creams and cool grays. This hex code provides sufficient contrast for small body text, ensuring legibility against white backgrounds.
Questions about #8f5255
What is #8f5255 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f5255 is rgb(143, 82, 85), in HSL hsl(357, 27%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 41%, 44%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
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Is #8f5255 readable on white or black?
#8f5255 has a 5.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.