#8C3E2C

Color Details

HEX
#8C3E2C
RGB
rgb(140, 62, 44)
HSL
hsl(11, 52%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 69%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.39:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c3e2c
Contrast 2.84:1 Fail
White on #8c3e2c
Contrast 7.39:1 AAA
#8c3e2c on Black
Contrast 2.84:1 Fail
#8c3e2c on White
Contrast 7.39:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a36556
#ba8b80
#d1b2ab
#703223
#54251a
#381912

Complement & Analogous

#2c7a8c
#8c6d2c
#8c2c4a

Triadic

#2c8c3e
#3e2c8c

Monochrome

#381912 #54251a #8c3e2c #ba8b80 #d1b2ab #e8d8d5

Analogous

#8c2c4a #af6b80 #8c3e2c #a38a56 #8c6d2c #705723

Complementary Mix

#54251a #8c3e2c #ba8b80 #2c7a8c #76a9b4 #1d4f5b

Nearby Colors

#8c3e2b
#8c3e2d
#8c3e1c
#8c3e3c

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About #8C3E2C

#8C3E2C converts to RGB(140, 62, 44) and HSL(11, 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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#8C3E2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C3E2C?
RGB: 140, 62, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 62, 44)
Is #8C3E2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C3E2C?
Complement: #2c7a8c.
Does #8C3E2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.39:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.84:1 (Fails AA).