#8A0000 Hex Color
An intense, dark red with serious weight
This dark, moody red feels heavy and serious. Because it lacks the brightness of lighter shades, it works best for small accent elements rather than expansive backgrounds. It offers excellent readability for white text, boasting a 10.1:1 contrast ratio. When you need a color that feels formal yet intense, the hex code #8a0000 is an effective choice for high-contrast design.
Questions about #8a0000
What is #8a0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a0000 is rgb(138, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 46%.
Which color combinations work well with #8a0000?
Is #8a0000 readable on white or black?
#8a0000 has a 10.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.