#8C2C1C

Color Details

HEX
#8C2C1C
RGB
rgb(140, 44, 28)
HSL
hsl(9, 67%, 33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 69%, 80%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.43:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c2c1c
Contrast 2.49:1 Fail
White on #8c2c1c
Contrast 8.43:1 AAA
#8c2c1c on Black
Contrast 2.49:1 Fail
#8c2c1c on White
Contrast 8.43:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a35649
#ba8077
#d1aba4
#702316
#541a11
#38120b

Complement & Analogous

#1c7c8d
#8d651c
#8d1c43

Triadic

#1c8d2d
#2d1c8d

Monochrome

#38120b #541a11 #8c2c1c #ba8077 #d1aba4 #e8d5d2

Analogous

#8d1c43 #af607b #8c2c1c #a48449 #8d651c #715116

Complementary Mix

#541a11 #8c2c1c #ba8077 #1c7c8d #6baab5 #12515c

Nearby Colors

#8c2c1b
#8c2c1d
#8c2c0c
#8c2c2c

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About #8C2C1C

#8C2C1C converts to RGB(140, 44, 28) and HSL(9, 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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#8C2C1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C2C1C?
RGB: 140, 44, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 44, 28)
Is #8C2C1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C2C1C?
Complement: #1c7c8d.
Does #8C2C1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.43:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.49:1 (Fails AA).