#8A0707 Hex Color
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This dark, moody red commands attention with its intense, serious character. Because of its low lightness, #8a0707 works best as a sharp accent rather than a full background, where it can feel overwhelming. It pairs effectively with cool metallics like silver to prevent a muddy look. White text reads clearly against this hex code, making it a strong choice for high-contrast, formal typography.
Questions about #8a0707
What is #8a0707 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a0707 is rgb(138, 7, 7), in HSL hsl(0, 90%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 95%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a0707?
#8a0707 works effectively with cool metallics like silver to prevent the appearance of muddiness. When creating text, pair this deep, moody red with high-contrast white or very light neutrals to ensure maximum readability and impact for your formal typography projects.
Is #8a0707 readable on white or black?
#8a0707 has a 9.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.