#8C1D1D Hex Color
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The hex code #8c1d1d is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and restrained saturation. Its heavy depth suggests seriousness, passion, courage, and urgency without the brightness of vivid scarlet. Use it as a supporting tone or accent in formal branding, autumn palettes, sports graphics, and moody layouts. White text reaches about 9.1:1 contrast here.
Questions about #8c1d1d
What is #8c1d1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c1d1d is rgb(140, 29, 29), in HSL hsl(0, 66%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 79%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c1d1d?
#8c1d1d pairs well with cream, muted blush, and charcoal, which soften its heavy warmth without removing its contrast. Use cream for balance, charcoal for a restrained palette, and pale blush for a more romantic direction.
Is #8c1d1d readable on white or black?
#8c1d1d has a 9.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 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.