#8B0606 Hex Color

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Dark and highly saturated, #8b0606 is a warm red with a restrained maroon undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, dramatic mood suited to luxury branding, sports graphics, food packaging, and caution-led designs. Use the hex code as a focused accent or strong background; white text remains highly legible at about 9.9:1 contrast.

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What is #8b0606 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #8b0606 is rgb(139, 6, 6), in HSL hsl(0, 92%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 96%, 45%.

What colors pair well with #8b0606?

#8b0606 pairs well with white, cream, charcoal, and muted gold because these lighter or softer tones balance its dark warmth without competing with its saturated red, while deeper burgundy and related reds can create a richer, more dramatic palette.

Is #8b0606 readable on white or black?

#8b0606 has a 9.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.12:1 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.

#8B0606 Hex Color

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