#8A1717 Hex Color
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The hex code #8a1717 is a dark, warm red with strong saturation and low lightness, creating a serious, dramatic mood. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent beside charcoal, cream, or muted gold. White text reads clearly against this color, making it practical for buttons, headings, sports branding, formal designs, and caution-focused layouts.
Questions about #8a1717
What is #8a1717 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a1717 is rgb(138, 23, 23), in HSL hsl(0, 71%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 83%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a1717?
#8a1717 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted gold, which soften or balance its dark warmth; white creates crisp contrast, while restrained use of brighter colors keeps the deep red from overpowering the overall design.
Is #8a1717 a warm or cool red?
#8a1717 reads as a warm red because its strong red base and low lightness create a deep, earthy presence rather than the bright, cool impression associated with blue-leaning reds overall.
Is #8a1717 readable on white or black?
#8a1717 has a 9.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.