#8F5959 Hex Color
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A dark, ashy red with little of red’s usual fire. The hex code #8f5959 reads dusty and warm, closer to dried clay than fresh crimson, so use it as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant base. It flatters deep navy, and white text clears WCAG AA contrast behind it at about 5.6:1.
Questions about #8f5959
What is #8f5959 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f5959 is rgb(143, 89, 89), in HSL hsl(0, 23%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 38%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f5959?
Deep navy, cream, and soft sage all sit well against #8f5959 because their coolness and lightness offset its muted warmth. Skip bright reds and oranges nearby, since they make it look muddy.
Is #8f5959 readable on white or black?
#8f5959 has a 5.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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.