#8C0C1C

Color Details

HEX
#8C0C1C
RGB
rgb(140, 12, 28)
HSL
hsl(353, 84%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 91%, 80%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 9.61:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c0c1c
Contrast 2.18:1 Fail
White on #8c0c1c
Contrast 9.61:1 AAA
#8c0c1c on Black
Contrast 2.18:1 Fail
#8c0c1c on White
Contrast 9.61:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a33d49
#ba6d77
#d19ea4
#700a16
#540711
#38050b

Complement & Analogous

#0c8d7e
#8d3e0c
#8d0c5b

Triadic

#1b8d0c
#0c1b8d

Monochrome

#38050b #540711 #8c0c1c #ba6d77 #d19ea4 #e8ced2

Analogous

#8d0c5b #af558c #8c0c1c #a4653d #8d3e0c #71320a

Complementary Mix

#540711 #8c0c1c #ba6d77 #0c8d7e #61b5ab #085c52

Nearby Colors

#8c0c1b
#8c0c1d
#8c0c0c
#8c0c2c

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About #8C0C1C

#8C0C1C converts to RGB(140, 12, 28) and HSL(353, 84%, 30%). 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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#8C0C1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C0C1C?
RGB: 140, 12, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 12, 28)
Is #8C0C1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C0C1C?
Complement: #0c8d7e.
Does #8C0C1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 9.61:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.18:1 (Fails AA).