#8C1500 Hex Color
A sophisticated and intense deep red
This deep, muted red carries a serious and intense weight. Because it is so dark, #8c1500 works best as an accent or a moody background rather than a primary color for long-form text. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or soft cream, which creates a sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this powerful, traditional shade is #8c1500.
Questions about #8c1500
What is #8c1500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c1500 is rgb(140, 21, 0), in HSL hsl(9, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 100%, 45%.
How should I use #8c1500 in my designs?
Because #8c1500 is very dark, use it sparingly as an accent color or a grounding background rather than for large blocks of text. It creates high-impact, sophisticated contrast when paired with muted gold or soft cream, which balances its natural intensity.
Does #8c1500 have a warm or cool undertone?
This shade is a warm, deep red with earthy, muted undertones. It avoids the neon brightness of pure crimson, making it an excellent choice for projects requiring a traditional, grounded, and serious visual atmosphere that feels mature and stable.
Is #8c1500 readable on white or black?
#8c1500 has a 9.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.