#8C2601 Hex Color
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Reach for #8c2601 when a design needs a dark maroon with real warmth, think wine labels, autumn palettes, or moody brand backgrounds. Its low lightness keeps it serious instead of loud, and it can turn muddy next to bright hues, so it works best as a dominant base or a rich accent rather than fine detail. White text reads clearly on top at about 8.8:1 contrast. The hex code #8c2601 also flatters muted golds and sage greens.
Questions about #8c2601
What is #8c2601 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c2601 is rgb(140, 38, 1), in HSL hsl(16, 99%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 99%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c2601?
Muted gold, sage, cream, and charcoal all sit comfortably beside #8c2601, since its warmth and low brightness let softer tones stand out. Cool grays work too, though they push the contrast sharper and more formal.
What mood does #8c2601 give a design?
The color reads warm, serious, and a little brooding, closer to wine and aged leather than bright alarm red. Use it when you want depth, tradition, or quiet intensity without the aggression of a pure red.
Is #8c2601 readable on white or black?
#8c2601 has a 8.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.