#8E040A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E040A?

RGB(142, 4, 10), HSL(357.4, 94.5%, 28.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 97.2%, 93.0%, 44.3%).

Q: Does #8E040A meet WCAG contrast on white?

9.67:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8E040A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 142, 4, 10, in HSL 357.4°, 94.5%, 28.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 97.2%, 93.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is darkred.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E040A

RGB

142, 4, 10

HSL

357.4, 94.5%, 28.6%

HSV

357.4, 97.2%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 97.2%, 93.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4084 0.1643 27.7

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: darkred

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.