#8C385C

Color Details

HEX
#8C385C
RGB
rgb(140, 56, 92)
HSL
hsl(334, 43%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 60%, 34%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.41:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c385c
Contrast 2.84:1 Fail
White on #8c385c
Contrast 7.41:1 AAA
#8c385c on Black
Contrast 2.84:1 Fail
#8c385c on White
Contrast 7.41:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a3607d
#ba889d
#d1afbe
#702d4a
#542237
#381625

Complement & Analogous

#378b66
#8b3d37
#8b3785

Triadic

#5b8b37
#375b8b

Monochrome

#381625 #542237 #8c385c #ba889d #d1afbe #e8d7de

Analogous

#8b3785 #ae73aa #8c385c #a2645f #8b3d37 #6f312c

Complementary Mix

#542237 #8c385c #ba889d #378b66 #7db49c #245a42

Nearby Colors

#8c385b
#8c385d
#8c384c
#8c386c

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About #8C385C

#8C385C converts to RGB(140, 56, 92) and HSL(334, 43%, 38%). 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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#8C385C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C385C?
RGB: 140, 56, 92. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 56, 92)
Is #8C385C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C385C?
Complement: #378b66.
Does #8C385C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.41:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.84:1 (Fails AA).