#8E0C1C Hex Color
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Dark and strongly saturated, #8e0c1c is a warm reddish maroon with a serious, dramatic presence. The hex code #8e0c1c works well as a dominant brand color or bold accent in luxury, wine, sports, and autumn designs. Pair it with ivory or muted sage for contrast, and use white text for clear, accessible type on dark backgrounds.
Questions about #8e0c1c
What is #8e0c1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e0c1c is rgb(142, 12, 28), in HSL hsl(353, 84%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 80%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e0c1c?
Does #8e0c1c read as a warm or cool color?
#8e0c1c reads as warm maroon because its deep red base carries far more red than blue, creating a rich, grounded impression instead of a cool purple cast. That warmth suits autumnal, wine-inspired, and premium visual themes.
Is #8e0c1c readable on white or black?
#8e0c1c has a 9.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.