#8E2701 Hex Color
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#8e2701 is a dark, dense red with warm brown undertones and low lightness, giving it a serious, grounded mood. This hex code brings depth, urgency, and restrained passion to moody layouts, wine branding, autumn themes, and formal designs. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent, since large areas can feel heavy. White text reaches about 8.6:1 contrast here.
Questions about #8e2701
What is #8e2701 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e2701 is rgb(142, 39, 1), in HSL hsl(16, 99%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 99%, 44%.
Does white text work on #8e2701?
White text is highly readable on #8e2701, with about an 8.6:1 contrast ratio, which exceeds the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text. Use white for interface labels, navigation, and small text, then verify the exact font and background.
What colors pair well with #8e2701?
#8e2701 pairs well with pale cream or muted blue-gray because those lighter partners soften its warm brown undertone, create useful contrast, and keep the overall palette from feeling heavy in editorial, food, formal, or sports-focused design. Use the lighter partner for backgrounds and reserve this shade for headings, buttons, borders, or small graphic accents.
Is #8e2701 readable on white or black?
#8e2701 has a 8.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.