#8C201A Hex Color
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This dark, muted red leans toward a grounded maroon with significant depth. It conveys serious, traditional energy without the high-octane flash of brighter reds. Because it lacks extreme vibrancy, #8c201a works best as a primary branding color or a large-scale background rather than a small accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with soft sage greens, providing a balanced, mature contrast that avoids cliché holiday themes.
Questions about #8c201a
What is #8c201a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c201a is rgb(140, 32, 26), in HSL hsl(3, 69%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 81%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #8c201a?
How should #8c201a be used in design layouts?
Because #8c201a possesses significant visual weight and low vibrancy, it functions effectively as a grounding background or a primary branding element. Avoid using it for small text or tiny UI elements, as its darkness can compromise readability on non-white surfaces.
Is #8c201a readable on white or black?
#8c201a has a 8.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.33:1 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.