#8E0108 Hex Color
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Dark red #8e0108 is a dense, warm shade with strong saturation and very low lightness. Its wine-like depth suggests seriousness, passion, urgency, and traditional luxury. Use it as a small accent beside cream or muted gold, since large areas can feel heavy. The hex code #8e0108 supports highly readable white text, with about 9.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #8e0108
What is #8e0108 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e0108 is rgb(142, 1, 8), in HSL hsl(357, 99%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 94%, 44%.
Does #8e0108 work with white text?
Yes, #8e0108 provides about a 9.7:1 contrast ratio with white, so white text is highly readable on this dark red background and generally clears common accessibility contrast requirements for normal and large text.
What colors pair well with #8e0108?
Cream and muted gold pair well with #8e0108, softening its dense wine-red depth while preserving a traditional, luxurious feel; warm neutrals can support it in backgrounds, borders, and supporting details.
Is #8e0108 warm or cool?
#8e0108 is a warm, highly saturated dark red because its red channel dominates while its minimal blue contribution keeps the hue close to a deep crimson or wine tone rather than a cool purple-red.
Is #8e0108 readable on white or black?
#8e0108 has a 9.73:1 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.