#8E0E36 Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, #8e0e36 is a warm reddish maroon with subtle purple undertones. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, dramatic mood, while strong chroma adds energy and passion. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 9.3:1 contrast, or as an accent in luxury, sports, wine, and formal branding. The hex code is #8e0e36.
Questions about #8e0e36
What is #8e0e36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e0e36 is rgb(142, 14, 54), in HSL hsl(341, 82%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 62%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e0e36?
Why does #8e0e36 read as warm?
#8e0e36 reads as a warm reddish maroon because its red base and subdued purple undertones lean warmer than a blue-based burgundy. Its deep value keeps that warmth restrained, creating a serious, dramatic impression rather than a bright or playful one.
Where does #8e0e36 work best in design?
#8e0e36 works well as a dark background, headline color, or focused accent in luxury, wine, formal, and sports-oriented designs, especially in packaging, campaigns, and editorial layouts with strong visual hierarchy. Balance its saturation with generous light space so interfaces remain readable.
Is #8e0e36 readable on white or black?
#8e0e36 has a 9.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.