#8E0E01 Hex Color
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This dark, muted red commands attention with its intense, serious character. Because of its low lightness and deep saturation, #8e0e01 works best as a moody accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cool slate grays to soften its aggressive edge. The hex code for this powerful red is #8e0e01, which supports high-contrast white text for excellent readability.
Questions about #8e0e01
What is #8e0e01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e0e01 is rgb(142, 14, 1), in HSL hsl(6, 99%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 99%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e0e01 for a balanced design?
#8e0e01 works best when tempered by neutral tones that prevent it from overwhelming your visual space. Pair this deep red with cool gray or muted cream to soften the edge while maintaining its serious, sophisticated character.
Is #8e0e01 a good choice for text against white backgrounds?
#8e0e01 offers excellent contrast against white or off-white surfaces, making it a strong choice for headers or impactful typography. Because it is highly saturated and very dark, it maintains readability without the harshness of pure black text.
Is #8e0e01 readable on white or black?
#8e0e01 has a 9.48:1 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.