#8B1010 Hex Color
A serious, weighted shade of deep red
This dark, dim red feels serious and moody, carrying significant weight without the brightness of a standard primary. Because it is highly saturated, #8b1010 works best as an accent color rather than a large background to avoid overwhelming a design. It pairs well with cream or light metallics. The hex code for this deep shade is #8b1010, which offers excellent contrast with white text.
Questions about #8b1010
What is #8b1010 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b1010 is rgb(139, 16, 16), in HSL hsl(0, 79%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 88%, 45%.
How should I use #8b1010 in a design project?
#8b1010 serves best as a strategic accent color rather than a primary background because its high saturation and depth can overwhelm the eye. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or warm metallics, providing professional contrast against white text for headlines.
Does #8b1010 read as a warm or cool color?
This color reads distinctly warm due to its deep red roots, though its darkness keeps it from appearing neon or aggressive. It holds a grounded, serious weight that balances well against charcoal or other neutral, dark backgrounds for a sophisticated mood.
Is #8b1010 readable on white or black?
#8b1010 has a 9.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.