#8A1C1C Hex Color
A heavy, desaturated red with moody character
#8a1c1c is a heavy, desaturated red with a moody, brownish undertone. This intense, authoritative shade works well as a supporting accent in high-contrast palettes, particularly when paired with creamy off-whites or soft gold. Because of its darkness, use it sparingly on screens to avoid muddy text readability. The hex code for this deep maroon shade is #8a1c1c.
Questions about #8a1c1c
What is #8a1c1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a1c1c is rgb(138, 28, 28), in HSL hsl(0, 66%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 80%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a1c1c in a design palette?
Because of its dark, brownish intensity, #8a1c1c pairs best with neutral tones that allow it to stand out without competing for attention. Using it alongside a creamy off-white or a soft gold creates a sophisticated, high-contrast look that feels grounded rather than jarring.
Is #8a1c1c suitable for use as body text?
It is generally not recommended to use #8a1c1c for body text on screens because its darkness and desaturation can make it appear muddy and difficult to read. It functions much more effectively as an accent color for borders, buttons, or small, bold graphic elements.
Is #8a1c1c readable on white or black?
#8a1c1c has a 9.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.