#8C2802 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, this maroon leans toward burnt brick with a rust-brown base. The hex code #8c2802 carries real weight as a dominant base in wine branding and autumn palettes, though it can turn muddy next to bright white. White text passes AA comfortably on it, hitting roughly 8.7:1 contrast. Pair it with muted golds or deep teal for balance.
Questions about #8c2802
What is #8c2802 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c2802 is rgb(140, 40, 2), in HSL hsl(17, 97%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 99%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c2802?
Muted gold and cream warm it up nicely, while deep teal gives a richer contrast than navy does. Use it as a dominant base and let lighter tans carry supporting roles.
Is #8c2802 readable on white or black?
#8c2802 has a 8.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 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.