#8C3A2C

Color Details

HEX
#8C3A2C
RGB
rgb(140, 58, 44)
HSL
hsl(9, 52%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 59%, 69%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.62:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c3a2c
Contrast 2.76:1 Fail
White on #8c3a2c
Contrast 7.62:1 AAA
#8c3a2c on Black
Contrast 2.76:1 Fail
#8c3a2c on White
Contrast 7.62:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a36156
#ba8980
#d1b0ab
#702e23
#54231a
#381712

Complement & Analogous

#2c7d8c
#8c6a2c
#8c2c4d

Triadic

#2c8c3a
#3a2c8c

Monochrome

#381712 #54231a #8c3a2c #ba8980 #d1b0ab #e8d8d5

Analogous

#8c2c4d #af6b82 #8c3a2c #a38856 #8c6a2c #705523

Complementary Mix

#54231a #8c3a2c #ba8980 #2c7d8c #76abb4 #1d515b

Nearby Colors

#8c3a2b
#8c3a2d
#8c3a1c
#8c3a3c

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About #8C3A2C

#8C3A2C converts to RGB(140, 58, 44) and HSL(9, 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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#8C3A2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C3A2C?
RGB: 140, 58, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 58, 44)
Is #8C3A2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C3A2C?
Complement: #2c7d8c.
Does #8C3A2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.62:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.76:1 (Fails AA).