#8C1404 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, this maroon leans toward brick with a warm, earthy undertone. The hex code #8c1404 works best as a dominant base in wine branding, autumn themes, and moody layouts. White text reads clearly on it, passing WCAG AA at roughly 9.5:1 contrast. Pair it with muted gold or sage green to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #8c1404
What is #8c1404 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c1404 is rgb(140, 20, 4), in HSL hsl(7, 94%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 97%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c1404?
Muted gold, sage green, and cream all flatter #8c1404 without competing with its depth. Cool grays also work when you want the red to carry the design alone.
Is #8c1404 readable on white or black?
#8c1404 has a 9.47:1 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.