#8B1916 Hex Color
Dramatic warmth with brown depth
Dark and strongly saturated, #8b1916 is a warm reddish maroon with subtle brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, dramatic mood suited to luxury branding, sports graphics, autumn themes, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm ivory or muted blue-gray, and pair it with white text for readable contrast. The hex code is #8b1916.
Questions about #8b1916
What is #8b1916 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b1916 is rgb(139, 25, 22), in HSL hsl(2, 73%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 84%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8b1916?
#8b1916 pairs well with warm ivory for gentle contrast, muted blue-gray for a cooler balance, and soft beige for an earthy palette that supports its rich reddish-maroon depth without competing with its strong saturation.
Does #8b1916 read as warm or cool?
#8b1916 reads as warm because its strongly saturated red base and subtle brown undertones create an earthy impression rather than the cooler look associated with blue-based reds, while its low lightness gives the shade a serious, dramatic presence. It suits autumn themes and luxury branding.
Is #8b1916 readable on white or black?
#8b1916 has a 9.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.