#8E0719 Hex Color
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Dark and strongly saturated, #8e0719 is a warm red with maroon depth and a serious, intense character. It suits luxury, wine, sports, and formal branding, while its energy draws attention in sales or caution graphics. Use the hex code #8e0719 as a bold accent with cream or as a dark base with white text, which has about 9.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #8e0719
What is #8e0719 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e0719 is rgb(142, 7, 25), in HSL hsl(352, 91%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 82%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e0719?
#8e0719 pairs well with cream, warm ivory, and muted charcoal, which soften its saturated warmth while preserving its deep maroon character and creating a polished backdrop for luxury, wine-inspired, formal, or editorial design.
Is #8e0719 a warm or cool color?
#8e0719 reads as a warm red because its strong red base leans toward maroon rather than blue-based crimson, giving the shade a rich, grounded character that feels more dramatic and formal than bright or playful.
Is #8e0719 readable on white or black?
#8e0719 has a 9.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.19:1 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.