#8F6665 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red feels calm and understated rather than aggressive. Because it is highly desaturated, #8f6665 works best as a supporting tone or background element in professional design. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal or cream, providing a soft contrast. Since white text reads clearly against this shade, it functions well for readable body copy on web interfaces.
Questions about #8f6665
What is #8f6665 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f6665 is rgb(143, 102, 101), in HSL hsl(1, 17%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 29%, 44%.
What color palettes work best with #8f6665?
Because #8f6665 is a desaturated, earthy red, it pairs beautifully with neutral tones like soft cream or deep charcoal. These combinations maintain a professional, readable contrast while keeping the overall design palette feeling grounded, balanced, and sophisticated.
Is #8f6665 readable on white or black?
#8f6665 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.