#8C0604 Hex Color
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A dark, muted maroon that sits closer to dried blood than bright red. The hex code #8c0604 carries real weight as a dominant base, especially in wine branding, autumn themes, and moody layouts. White text on it reaches about 9.8:1 contrast, so it handles body copy with ease. Pair it with cream, charcoal, or muted gold to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #8c0604
What is #8c0604 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c0604 is rgb(140, 6, 4), in HSL hsl(1, 94%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 97%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c0604?
Cream, charcoal, and muted gold flatter #8c0604 best. Its low brightness makes it a strong base, so keep pairings soft or dark rather than bright.
Is #8c0604 readable on white or black?
#8c0604 has a 9.79:1 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.