#8A0400 Hex Color
Wine-dark red with serious weight
Closer to dried blood than cherry red, this deep maroon trades fire for weight. #8a0400 carries a muted, warm darkness that suits wine branding, luxury packaging, and moody autumn palettes. Use it as a dominant base rather than for fine detail, since it can read muddy at small sizes. White text on the hex code #8a0400 clears contrast at about 10:1.
Questions about #8a0400
What is #8a0400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a0400 is rgb(138, 4, 0), in HSL hsl(2, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 100%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a0400?
Warm cream and muted gold keep #8a0400 looking rich, while charcoal grounds it in darker layouts. Bright white can flatten it, so test softer neutrals first.
Is #8a0400 readable on white or black?
#8a0400 has a 10.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.09:1 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.