#8C2703 Hex Color
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Dark and warm, #8c2703 is a muted red-brown with strong earthy undertones and low lightness. Its serious, intense character suits moody backgrounds, autumn palettes, food branding, and formal layouts. Use the hex code as a dominant base with cream or charcoal accents, while white text stays highly readable at about an 8.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #8c2703
What is #8c2703 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c2703 is rgb(140, 39, 3), in HSL hsl(16, 96%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 98%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c2703?
#8c2703 pairs well with cream for softer contrast, charcoal for a restrained interface, and muted sage for an earthy counterpoint that cools its warm red-brown base without making the palette feel stark.
Is #8c2703 readable on white or black?
#8c2703 has a 8.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.