#8C0B2F Hex Color

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#8c0b2f is a dark, saturated red with berry and plum undertones. Its weight brings passion, urgency, and formal confidence to branding, sports graphics, wine labels, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant base with warm ivory accents, or reserve it for bold details. White text reads clearly on this color. The hex code for this color is #8c0b2f.

Questions about #8c0b2f

What is #8c0b2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c0b2f is rgb(140, 11, 47), in HSL hsl(343, 85%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 66%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c0b2f?
#8c0b2f pairs well with warm ivory, cream, and muted gold accents, which soften its deep berry-red intensity without competing for attention. For a cooler, moodier palette, combine it with charcoal or dusty mauve.
Is #8c0b2f readable on white or black?
#8c0b2f has a 9.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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.