#8C1E1C

Color Details

HEX
#8C1E1C
RGB
rgb(140, 30, 28)
HSL
hsl(1, 67%, 33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 80%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 9.06:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c1e1c
Contrast 2.32:1 Fail
White on #8c1e1c
Contrast 9.06:1 AAA
#8c1e1c on Black
Contrast 2.32:1 Fail
#8c1e1c on White
Contrast 9.06:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a34b49
#ba7877
#d1a5a4
#701816
#541211
#380c0b

Complement & Analogous

#1c8b8d
#8d561c
#8d1c52

Triadic

#1c8d1e
#1e1c8d

Monochrome

#380c0b #541211 #8c1e1c #ba7877 #d1a5a4 #e8d2d2

Analogous

#8d1c52 #af6086 #8c1e1c #a47849 #8d561c #714516

Complementary Mix

#541211 #8c1e1c #ba7877 #1c8b8d #6bb4b5 #125a5c

Nearby Colors

#8c1e1b
#8c1e1d
#8c1e0c
#8c1e2c

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About #8C1E1C

#8C1E1C converts to RGB(140, 30, 28) and HSL(1, 67%, 33%). 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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#8C1E1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C1E1C?
RGB: 140, 30, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 30, 28)
Is #8C1E1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C1E1C?
Complement: #1c8b8d.
Does #8C1E1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 9.06:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.32:1 (Fails AA).