#8F0101 Hex Color
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This dark, saturated red carries a serious, imposing weight without feeling overly aggressive. Because it is deep and warm, #8f0101 works exceptionally well as a bold accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs elegantly with muted creams or charcoal grays to create a moody, formal contrast. The hex code for this intense red is #8f0101, and it provides high readability when paired with white text.
Questions about #8f0101
What is #8f0101 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f0101 is rgb(143, 1, 1), in HSL hsl(0, 99%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 99%, 44%.
How should I use #8f0101 in web design?
Does #8f0101 work well with text?
The deep, saturated nature of #8f0101 provides excellent contrast and high readability when paired with white text or light, neutral backgrounds. Avoid placing dark text directly on top of this color, as it significantly reduces visibility and accessibility.
Is #8f0101 readable on white or black?
#8f0101 has a 9.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.