#8A040B Hex Color
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Deep and authoritative, #8a040b carries a heavy, moody presence ideal for high-impact branding. It works best as a dominant base color, though it can feel overwhelming at full screen. Pair this shade with soft cream rather than bright white for a more balanced look. Its 10:1 contrast ratio makes white text highly legible against it. The hex code for this red is #8a040b.
Questions about #8a040b
What is #8a040b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a040b is rgb(138, 4, 11), in HSL hsl(357, 94%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 92%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #8a040b?
To soften the intensity of #8a040b, pair it with a warm cream or a light beige to prevent the design from feeling too aggressive. Avoid pure white backgrounds, as the contrast can feel harsh against such a deep, moody red tone.
Is #8a040b suitable for text?
Yes, #8a040b works exceptionally well for high-contrast typography, especially when using white or very pale off-white text. Because of its dark saturation, it maintains a 10:1 contrast ratio against light backgrounds, ensuring excellent readability for headlines or branding elements.
Is #8a040b readable on white or black?
#8a040b has a 9.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.10:1 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.