#8C0B34 Hex Color
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Deep and dim, this maroon reads like aged wine with a warm undertone. #8c0b34 holds up as a dominant base in moody or luxury designs, though it can turn muddy against black. Pair it with dusty rose or muted gold to lift it. The hex code carries a serious, passionate mood that suits wine branding, formal layouts, and autumn palettes.
Questions about #8c0b34
What is #8c0b34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c0b34 is rgb(140, 11, 52), in HSL hsl(341, 85%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 63%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c0b34?
#8c0b34 pairs well with muted gold, dusty rose, and cream, which soften its intensity without washing it out. A cool sage also creates a pleasing warm-cool contrast.
Is #8c0b34 readable on white or black?
#8c0b34 has a 9.49:1 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.