#8C0740 Hex Color
Deep berry warmth with romantic edge
Dark and richly saturated, #8c0740 is a warm pink with red and muted berry undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while its strong saturation adds romance and seduction. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent with blush, cream, or charcoal. The hex code #8c0740 also supports clear white text for buttons, banners, and nightlife branding.
Questions about #8c0740
What is #8c0740 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c0740 is rgb(140, 7, 64), in HSL hsl(334, 90%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 54%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c0740?
It works especially well with cream, blush, and charcoal: cream softens the drama, blush creates a romantic blend, and charcoal adds a grounded, modern contrast for supporting layouts and small accents.
Is #8c0740 readable on white or black?
#8c0740 has a 9.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.