#8A0412 Hex Color
A serious, saturated red with intensity
This dark, saturated red carries a serious and intense weight. Because it sits on the deeper end of the spectrum, #8a0412 works best as a primary branding color or a bold accent rather than a background. Pair it with soft, warm metallics like brushed gold for a formal, high-end feel. The hex code for this moody red is #8a0412, and it offers excellent readability with white text.
Questions about #8a0412
What is #8a0412 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a0412 is rgb(138, 4, 18), in HSL hsl(354, 94%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 87%, 46%.
What color palettes pair best with #8a0412?
Use soft, warm metallics like brushed gold to balance the intensity of #8a0412 for a high-end, formal appearance. For a sharper contrast, pair this saturated red with a neutral charcoal or soft cream to maintain readability and impact.
Is #8a0412 suitable for web typography?
Because #8a0412 is a dark, saturated red, it provides excellent contrast when used as a background color with white text. However, avoid using it as body text, as its deep, intense weight can tire the eyes quickly on standard screens.
Is #8a0412 readable on white or black?
#8a0412 has a 9.96:1 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.