#8C245C

Color Details

HEX
#8C245C
RGB
rgb(140, 36, 92)
HSL
hsl(328, 59%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 34%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.33:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c245c
Contrast 2.52:1 Fail
White on #8c245c
Contrast 8.33:1 AAA
#8c245c on Black
Contrast 2.52:1 Fail
#8c245c on White
Contrast 8.33:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a3507d
#ba7c9d
#d1a7be
#701d4a
#541637
#380e25

Complement & Analogous

#258e56
#8e2528
#8a258e

Triadic

#5d8e25
#255d8e

Monochrome

#380e25 #541637 #8c245c #ba7c9d #d1a7be #e8d3de

Analogous

#8a258e #ad66b0 #8c245c #a55153 #8e2528 #721e20

Complementary Mix

#541637 #8c245c #ba7c9d #258e56 #71b691 #185c38

Nearby Colors

#8c245b
#8c245d
#8c244c
#8c246c

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About #8C245C

#8C245C converts to RGB(140, 36, 92) and HSL(328, 59%, 35%). 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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#8C245C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C245C?
RGB: 140, 36, 92. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 36, 92)
Is #8C245C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C245C?
Complement: #258e56.
Does #8C245C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.33:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.52:1 (Fails AA).