#8C1F01 Hex Color
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Not a bright fire-engine red, #8c1f01 is a deep, burnt maroon with rusty brown undertones. Its low lightness gives it a moody, grounded weight, so it works best as a dominant base or bold accent rather than fine detail. White text reads clearly on top at about 9.1:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. Pair it with muted sage or warm cream to keep it from going muddy. The hex code #8c1f01 suits wine branding, autumn themes, and moody layouts.
Questions about #8c1f01
What is #8c1f01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c1f01 is rgb(140, 31, 1), in HSL hsl(13, 99%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 99%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c1f01?
Muted sage, warm cream, and soft gold all balance #8c1f01 without competing with its warmth. Avoid pairing it with bright oranges, which make it read muddy.
Is #8c1f01 readable on white or black?
#8c1f01 has a 9.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 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.