#8E1A00 Hex Color
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#8e1a00 is a dark, warm red with strong saturation and a faint brown undertone. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, intense mood, while its red-orange bias adds energy and urgency. Use it as a small accent against cream or charcoal, especially in food, sports, and luxury branding. White text reads clearly over this hex code.
Questions about #8e1a00
What is #8e1a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e1a00 is rgb(142, 26, 0), in HSL hsl(11, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 100%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8e1a00?
#8e1a00 pairs well with cream and charcoal, which soften or balance its saturated warmth; muted terracotta and other earthy neutrals can build a related palette without competing with the red.
Is #8e1a00 a warm or cool color?
#8e1a00 reads as a warm, intense red because its red-orange bias and faint brown undertone pull it away from blue-based reds; its dark value can suggest seriousness, urgency, richness, or drama when used in restrained amounts.
What text color works best over #8e1a00?
White text provides strong contrast on #8e1a00 and is the safer choice for normal-sized type; black text has much weaker contrast, so check exact ratios for body copy, icons, and interface states before publishing.
Is #8e1a00 readable on white or black?
#8e1a00 has a 9.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.