#8A0606 Hex Color
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This deep, dark red commands attention with its intense and moody presence. Designers choose #8a0606 to bring a sense of serious strength and traditional passion to branding or formal layouts. The hex code #8a0606 functions well as a bold accent color that adds weight and warmth to autumn themes or luxury wine packaging without overwhelming the surrounding design.
Questions about #8a0606
What is #8a0606 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a0606 is rgb(138, 6, 6), in HSL hsl(0, 92%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 96%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #8a0606?
This deep red pairs effectively with muted neutrals like charcoal gray, soft cream, or slate blue to balance its intensity. For a more vibrant contrast, metallic golds or soft sage greens can highlight the warmth inherent in this moody color.
Is #8a0606 readable on white or black?
#8a0606 has a 9.95:1 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.