#8C2B2C

Color Details

HEX
#8C2B2C
RGB
rgb(140, 43, 44)
HSL
hsl(359, 53%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 69%, 69%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.41:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c2b2c
Contrast 2.50:1 Fail
White on #8c2b2c
Contrast 8.41:1 AAA
#8c2b2c on Black
Contrast 2.50:1 Fail
#8c2b2c on White
Contrast 8.41:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a35556
#ba8080
#d1aaab
#702223
#541a1a
#381112

Complement & Analogous

#2b8c8b
#8c5a2b
#8c2b5d

Triadic

#2d8c2b
#2b2d8c

Monochrome

#381112 #541a1a #8c2b2c #ba8080 #d1aaab #e8d5d5

Analogous

#8c2b5d #af6b8e #8c2b2c #a37b55 #8c5a2b #704822

Complementary Mix

#541a1a #8c2b2c #ba8080 #2b8c8b #75b4b4 #1c5b5a

Nearby Colors

#8c2b2b
#8c2b2d
#8c2b1c
#8c2b3c

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About #8C2B2C

#8C2B2C converts to RGB(140, 43, 44) and HSL(359, 53%, 36%). 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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#8C2B2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C2B2C?
RGB: 140, 43, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 43, 44)
Is #8C2B2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C2B2C?
Complement: #2b8c8b.
Does #8C2B2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.41:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.50:1 (Fails AA).