#8C081C Hex Color
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This deep, desaturated red carries a serious, almost moody weight. Because #8c081c is quite dark, it functions best as a sophisticated accent color rather than a primary background, where it can feel heavy. It pairs exceptionally well with muted golds or off-whites for a high-contrast, traditional look. With a 9.7:1 contrast ratio against white, the hex code #8c081c remains highly readable for text overlays.
Questions about #8c081c
What is #8c081c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c081c is rgb(140, 8, 28), in HSL hsl(351, 89%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 80%, 45%.
How should I use #8c081c in my designs?
Use #8c081c as a sophisticated accent color rather than a primary background to avoid it feeling too heavy. It creates high-contrast, traditional visuals when paired with muted gold or clean off-white shades.
Is #8c081c readable on white or black?
#8c081c has a 9.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.