#8C2E3C

Color Details

HEX
#8C2E3C
RGB
rgb(140, 46, 60)
HSL
hsl(351, 51%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 67%, 57%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.17:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c2e3c
Contrast 2.57:1 Fail
White on #8c2e3c
Contrast 8.17:1 AAA
#8c2e3c on Black
Contrast 2.57:1 Fail
#8c2e3c on White
Contrast 8.17:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a35863
#ba828a
#d1abb1
#702530
#541c24
#381218

Complement & Analogous

#2d8b7d
#8b4e2d
#8b2d6a

Triadic

#3b8b2d
#2d3b8b

Monochrome

#381218 #541c24 #8c2e3c #ba828a #d1abb1 #e8d5d8

Analogous

#8b2d6a #ae6c97 #8c2e3c #a27157 #8b4e2d #6f3e24

Complementary Mix

#541c24 #8c2e3c #ba828a #2d8b7d #77b4ab #1d5a51

Nearby Colors

#8c2e3b
#8c2e3d
#8c2e2c
#8c2e4c

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About #8C2E3C

#8C2E3C converts to RGB(140, 46, 60) and HSL(351, 51%, 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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#8C2E3C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C2E3C?
RGB: 140, 46, 60. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 46, 60)
Is #8C2E3C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C2E3C?
Complement: #2d8b7d.
Does #8C2E3C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.17:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.57:1 (Fails AA).