#8C2E1C

Color Details

HEX
#8C2E1C
RGB
rgb(140, 46, 28)
HSL
hsl(10, 67%, 33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 67%, 80%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.32:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c2e1c
Contrast 2.52:1 Fail
White on #8c2e1c
Contrast 8.32:1 AAA
#8c2e1c on Black
Contrast 2.52:1 Fail
#8c2e1c on White
Contrast 8.32:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a35849
#ba8277
#d1aba4
#702516
#541c11
#38120b

Complement & Analogous

#1c7a8d
#8d671c
#8d1c41

Triadic

#1c8d2f
#2f1c8d

Monochrome

#38120b #541c11 #8c2e1c #ba8277 #d1aba4 #e8d5d2

Analogous

#8d1c41 #af607a #8c2e1c #a48549 #8d671c #715216

Complementary Mix

#541c11 #8c2e1c #ba8277 #1c7a8d #6ba9b5 #124f5c

Nearby Colors

#8c2e1b
#8c2e1d
#8c2e0c
#8c2e2c

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About #8C2E1C

#8C2E1C converts to RGB(140, 46, 28) and HSL(10, 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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#8C2E1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C2E1C?
RGB: 140, 46, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 46, 28)
Is #8C2E1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C2E1C?
Complement: #1c7a8d.
Does #8C2E1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.32:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.52:1 (Fails AA).