#8F7879 Hex Color
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#8f7879 is a muted, dusty red with gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its restrained saturation gives layouts a calm, understated feel while retaining red’s energy. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in branding, romance, or caution palettes. Black text provides about 5.1:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #8f7879
What is #8f7879 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f7879 is rgb(143, 120, 121), in HSL hsl(357, 9%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 15%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8f7879?
Pair #8f7879 with charcoal, cream, muted sage, or deep burgundy for balanced palettes, using darker neutrals for structure and softer greens for contrast while preserving its dusty, understated finish and quiet warmth.
Does #8f7879 look warm or cool?
#8f7879 reads as a softly warm, muted red because its hue leans red, though its gray undertones can make it appear nearly neutral in many surrounding palettes and lighting conditions. Pairing it with cool blue-grays emphasizes its warmth.
Is #8f7879 readable on white or black?
#8f7879 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.