#8C1013

#8C1013

Overview

#8C1013 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 16, 19, in HSL 358.5°, 79.5%, 30.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 88.6%, 86.4%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is firebrick 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C1013

RGB

140, 16, 19

HSL

358.5, 79.5%, 30.6%

HSV

358.5, 88.6%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.6%, 86.4%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4103 0.1565 26.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark reds like maroon and burgundy convey sophistication, maturity, and deep emotion. These tones are linked to fine wine, aged leather, and established authority. They carry the intensity of red but channel it into a more restrained, refined expression of power.

Design Usage

Dark reds suit luxury brands, law firms, and premium product packaging. In web design, they create rich hero sections and elegant navigation bars without the visual aggressiveness of brighter reds. They work well with gold accents, cream text, and dark backgrounds for a classic aesthetic.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8C1013;
color: #8C1013;
border-color: #8C1013;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 800 #991B1B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

9.55:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C1013?

RGB(140, 16, 19) · HSL(358.5, 79.5%, 30.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 88.6%, 86.4%, 45.1%)

Does #8C1013 meet WCAG contrast on white?

9.55:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8C1013?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8C1013 background; contrast on black is 2.2:1.