#8C153C

Color Details

HEX
#8C153C
RGB
rgb(140, 21, 60)
HSL
hsl(340, 74%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 57%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 9.18:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c153c
Contrast 2.29:1 Fail
White on #8c153c
Contrast 9.18:1 AAA
#8c153c on Black
Contrast 2.29:1 Fail
#8c153c on White
Contrast 9.18:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a34463
#ba738a
#d1a1b1
#701130
#540d24
#380818

Complement & Analogous

#158e66
#8e2915
#8e157a

Triadic

#3d8e15
#153d8e

Monochrome

#380818 #540d24 #8c153c #ba738a #d1a1b1 #e8d0d8

Analogous

#8e157a #b05ba2 #8c153c #a55444 #8e2915 #722111

Complementary Mix

#540d24 #8c153c #ba738a #158e66 #67b69c #0e5c42

Nearby Colors

#8c153b
#8c153d
#8c152c
#8c154c

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About #8C153C

#8C153C converts to RGB(140, 21, 60) and HSL(340, 74%, 32%). 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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#8C153C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C153C?
RGB: 140, 21, 60. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 21, 60)
Is #8C153C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C153C?
Complement: #158e66.
Does #8C153C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 9.18:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.29:1 (Fails AA).