#8E0000 Hex Color
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#8e0000 is a dense, moody red that carries significant weight and intensity. Because it is so dark, avoid using it as a full-page background, as it can feel heavy or closed-in. Instead, use this shade as a powerful accent color against cream or soft beige. White text reads perfectly on this hex code, offering high contrast for serious, formal designs.
Questions about #8e0000
What is #8e0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e0000 is rgb(142, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e0000?
Is #8e0000 a suitable background color for long-form text?
Avoid using #8e0000 as a full-page background because its heavy, saturated intensity can feel oppressive and create significant eye strain during extended reading. It is much more effective as a powerful accent for buttons, borders, or headers where high impact is needed.
Is #8e0000 readable on white or black?
#8e0000 has a 9.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.