#8C2B0C

Color Details

HEX
#8C2B0C
RGB
rgb(140, 43, 12)
HSL
hsl(15, 84%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 69%, 91%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.52:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c2b0c
Contrast 2.47:1 Fail
White on #8c2b0c
Contrast 8.52:1 AAA
#8c2b0c on Black
Contrast 2.47:1 Fail
#8c2b0c on White
Contrast 8.52:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a3553d
#ba806d
#d1aa9e
#70220a
#541a07
#381105

Complement & Analogous

#0c6d8d
#8d6d0c
#8d0c2c

Triadic

#0c8d2c
#2c0c8d

Monochrome

#381105 #541a07 #8c2b0c #ba806d #d1aa9e #e8d5ce

Analogous

#8d0c2c #af556b #8c2b0c #a48a3d #8d6d0c #71570a

Complementary Mix

#541a07 #8c2b0c #ba806d #0c6d8d #61a0b5 #08475c

Nearby Colors

#8c2b0b
#8c2b0d
#8c2afc
#8c2b1c

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About #8C2B0C

#8C2B0C converts to RGB(140, 43, 12) and HSL(15, 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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#8C2B0C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C2B0C?
RGB: 140, 43, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 43, 12)
Is #8C2B0C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C2B0C?
Complement: #0c6d8d.
Does #8C2B0C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.52:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.47:1 (Fails AA).