#8C1C1C Hex Color
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This dark, saturated red carries a serious and intense presence. Because it is deep and moody, #8c1c1c works best as a strong accent rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cream, which helps lift its heavy, traditional feel. Accessibility is high for white text, making this hex code a reliable choice for legible, high-contrast call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #8c1c1c
What is #8c1c1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c1c1c is rgb(140, 28, 28), in HSL hsl(0, 67%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 80%, 45%.
What colors pair well with the deep red #8c1c1c?
Is #8c1c1c readable on white or black?
#8c1c1c has a 9.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.