#8C041C Hex Color
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#8c041c is a dark, highly saturated red with a slight cool undertone and a serious, dramatic presence. Its strong depth suits luxury, wine, sports, and formal branding, especially as a small accent against warm cream or muted gold. Use white text for clear contrast, while large background areas may feel heavy. The hex code is #8c041c.
Questions about #8c041c
What is #8c041c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c041c is rgb(140, 4, 28), in HSL hsl(349, 94%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 80%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c041c?
#8c041c pairs well with warm cream, muted gold, and charcoal, which soften its dark, cool-leaning red while preserving a refined, high-contrast palette for logos, packaging, editorial layouts, and focused accents.
Does #8c041c look warm or cool?
#8c041c reads as a slightly cool red because its deep crimson appearance leans away from orange, giving it a serious, wine-like character rather than a bright, fiery feel in most palettes and lighting.
Is #8c041c readable on white or black?
#8c041c has a 9.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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.