#8C2908 Hex Color
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This dim, deep red carries a serious, moody weight perfect for grounding high-intensity designs. Because #8c2908 is quite dark, it functions best as a dominant base rather than a subtle accent. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to balance its intensity. The hex code for this powerful, earthy maroon is #8c2908, which offers excellent contrast for white typography in formal applications.
Questions about #8c2908
What is #8c2908 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c2908 is rgb(140, 41, 8), in HSL hsl(15, 89%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 94%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c2908?
Does #8c2908 have cool or warm undertones?
The hex color #8c2908 carries a distinctly warm, earthy red base that leans toward brown. This heavy saturation gives the color its serious and grounded character, distinguishing it from brighter, cooler primary reds.
Is #8c2908 readable on white or black?
#8c2908 has a 8.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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.