#8F0202 Hex Color
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This intense, deep red carries a sense of authority and physical presence. Because it is so saturated, #8f0202 works best as a 10% accent color rather than a large background, where it can feel overwhelming. It pairs effectively with cool charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, moody contrast. The hex code for this powerful, traditional shade is #8f0202.
Questions about #8f0202
What is #8f0202 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f0202 is rgb(143, 2, 2), in HSL hsl(0, 97%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 99%, 44%.
How should I use the deep red of #8f0202 in my design layout?
Because #8f0202 is highly saturated, use it as a 10% accent color to maintain visual balance. Applying this powerful shade across large backgrounds can often feel overwhelming, so limit its use to call-to-action buttons or small graphical highlights.
Which color combinations work well with the intensity of #8f0202?
Pair #8f0202 with charcoal or cool neutral grays to create a sophisticated and moody contrast. These darker, muted tones provide a grounded backdrop that allows the inherent authority and physical presence of this red to stand out effectively.
Is #8f0202 readable on white or black?
#8f0202 has a 9.64:1 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.