#8C2B3C

Color Details

HEX
#8C2B3C
RGB
rgb(140, 43, 60)
HSL
hsl(349, 53%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 69%, 57%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.31:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c2b3c
Contrast 2.53:1 Fail
White on #8c2b3c
Contrast 8.31:1 AAA
#8c2b3c on Black
Contrast 2.53:1 Fail
#8c2b3c on White
Contrast 8.31:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a35563
#ba808a
#d1aab1
#702230
#541a24
#381118

Complement & Analogous

#2b8c7b
#8c4a2b
#8c2b6e

Triadic

#3d8c2b
#2b3d8c

Monochrome

#381118 #541a24 #8c2b3c #ba808a #d1aab1 #e8d5d8

Analogous

#8c2b6e #af6b9a #8c2b3c #a36e55 #8c4a2b #703b22

Complementary Mix

#541a24 #8c2b3c #ba808a #2b8c7b #75b4a9 #1c5b50

Nearby Colors

#8c2b3b
#8c2b3d
#8c2b2c
#8c2b4c

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About #8C2B3C

#8C2B3C converts to RGB(140, 43, 60) and HSL(349, 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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#8C2B3C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C2B3C?
RGB: 140, 43, 60. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 43, 60)
Is #8C2B3C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C2B3C?
Complement: #2b8c7b.
Does #8C2B3C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.31:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.53:1 (Fails AA).