#8C2E2C

Color Details

HEX
#8C2E2C
RGB
rgb(140, 46, 44)
HSL
hsl(1, 52%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 67%, 69%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.26:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c2e2c
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
White on #8c2e2c
Contrast 8.26:1 AAA
#8c2e2c on Black
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
#8c2e2c on White
Contrast 8.26:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a35856
#ba8280
#d1abab
#702523
#541c1a
#381212

Complement & Analogous

#2c8a8c
#8c5d2c
#8c2c5a

Triadic

#2c8c2e
#2e2c8c

Monochrome

#381212 #541c1a #8c2e2c #ba8280 #d1abab #e8d5d5

Analogous

#8c2c5a #af6b8c #8c2e2c #a37d56 #8c5d2c #704a23

Complementary Mix

#541c1a #8c2e2c #ba8280 #2c8a8c #76b3b4 #1d5a5b

Nearby Colors

#8c2e2b
#8c2e2d
#8c2e1c
#8c2e3c

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About #8C2E2C

#8C2E2C converts to RGB(140, 46, 44) and HSL(1, 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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#8C2E2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C2E2C?
RGB: 140, 46, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 46, 44)
Is #8C2E2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C2E2C?
Complement: #2c8a8c.
Does #8C2E2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.26:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.54:1 (Fails AA).