#8C003C

Color Details

HEX
#8C003C
RGB
rgb(140, 0, 60)
HSL
hsl(334, 100%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 57%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 9.63:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c003c
Contrast 2.18:1 Fail
White on #8c003c
Contrast 9.63:1 AAA
#8c003c on Black
Contrast 2.18:1 Fail
#8c003c on White
Contrast 9.63:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a33363
#ba668a
#d199b1
#700030
#540024
#380018

Complement & Analogous

#008a4e
#8a0900
#8a0081

Triadic

#3c8a00
#003c8a

Monochrome

#380018 #540024 #8c003c #ba668a #d199b1 #e8ccd8

Analogous

#8a0081 #ad4da7 #8c003c #a13a33 #8a0900 #6e0700

Complementary Mix

#540024 #8c003c #ba668a #008a4e #59b38c #005a33

Nearby Colors

#8c003b
#8c003d
#8c002c
#8c004c

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About #8C003C

#8C003C converts to RGB(140, 0, 60) and HSL(334, 100%, 27%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#8C003C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C003C?
RGB: 140, 0, 60. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 0, 60)
Is #8C003C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C003C?
Complement: #008a4e.
Does #8C003C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 9.63:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.18:1 (Fails AA).