#8C2C3C

Color Details

HEX
#8C2C3C
RGB
rgb(140, 44, 60)
HSL
hsl(350, 52%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 69%, 57%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.27:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c2c3c
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
White on #8c2c3c
Contrast 8.27:1 AAA
#8c2c3c on Black
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
#8c2c3c on White
Contrast 8.27:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a35663
#ba808a
#d1abb1
#702330
#541a24
#381218

Complement & Analogous

#2c8c7c
#8c4c2c
#8c2c6c

Triadic

#3c8c2c
#2c3c8c

Monochrome

#381218 #541a24 #8c2c3c #ba808a #d1abb1 #e8d5d8

Analogous

#8c2c6c #af6b98 #8c2c3c #a37056 #8c4c2c #703d23

Complementary Mix

#541a24 #8c2c3c #ba808a #2c8c7c #76b4aa #1d5b51

Nearby Colors

#8c2c3b
#8c2c3d
#8c2c2c
#8c2c4c

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About #8C2C3C

#8C2C3C converts to RGB(140, 44, 60) and HSL(350, 52%, 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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#8C2C3C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C2C3C?
RGB: 140, 44, 60. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 44, 60)
Is #8C2C3C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C2C3C?
Complement: #2c8c7c.
Does #8C2C3C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.27:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.54:1 (Fails AA).