#8D0C0E Color
#8D0C0E is rgb(141, 12, 14) in RGB, hsl(359, 84%, 30%) in HSL, and about cmyk(0%, 91%, 90%, 45%) in CMYK. It has no registered color name of its own — the closest is Maroon (#800000), very hard to tell apart at ΔE 4.43. White text is the more readable choice on this background.
#8D0C0Ergb(141, 12, 14)hsl(359, 84%, 30%)hsv(359, 91%, 55%)cmyk(0%, 91%, 90%, 45%)oklch(41% 0.16 27.7)lab(29.95% 50.30 38.05)lch(29.95% 63.07 37.11)What #8D0C0E Is Called
Most hex codes have no name: there are 16.7 million of them and a few thousand registered names. These are the named colors nearest to #8D0C0E, ordered by CIE76 distance in CIELAB. Anything under about ΔE 2 is a difference most people cannot see.
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#8D0C0E Channel Values
How #8D0C0E breaks down in each color model. Hue is measured in degrees around the color wheel; saturation, lightness, and the CMYK inks are percentages.
| Model | Channels | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | R 141 · G 12 · B 14 | 8-bit channels as sent to the display |
| HSL | H 359° · S 84% · L 30% | Easiest model for building lighter and darker variants |
| HSV | H 359° · S 91% · V 55% | Matches the picker in most design tools |
| CMYK | C 0% · M 91% · Y 90% · K 45% | Approximate ink mix; confirm with an ICC profile before printing |
| Luminance | 9.58:1 vs white · 2.19:1 vs black | WCAG 2.2 relative-luminance contrast ratios |
Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios for text on a #8D0C0E background. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Contrast is one check, not a full accessibility review.
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Colors That Go With #8D0C0E
Pairings derived from color-wheel relationships. The complementary color sits opposite #8D0C0E; analogous colors sit beside it; triadic and split-complementary sets spread evenly around the wheel. Select any swatch for its own breakdown.
Tints & Shades of #8D0C0E
Lighter tints and darker shades built by moving the lightness channel while holding hue and saturation, which is what you want for hover states, backgrounds, and text variants.
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How #8D0C0E Looks with Color Vision Deficiency
Simulated with the Viénot, Brettel & Mollon LMS projection model. Anomalous types are rendered as partial versions of the matching dichromacy, which is an approximation rather than a per-person clinical model.
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Copy-ready declarations for the places this color usually ends up.
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#8D0C0E Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #8D0C0E?
#8D0C0E is a dark red — rgb(141, 12, 14) in RGB and hsl(359, 84%, 30%) in HSL. It carries no registered color name of its own; the closest named color is Maroon (#800000), which is very hard to tell apart at a CIE76 distance of 4.43.
What is the RGB value of #8D0C0E?
#8D0C0E is rgb(141, 12, 14) — red 141, green 12, and blue 14 on the 0-255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of #8D0C0E?
#8D0C0E converts to approximately cmyk(0%, 91%, 90%, 45%). CMYK output is a mathematical approximation for planning; confirm production print colors with your printer and ICC profile.
Should text on #8D0C0E be black or white?
White text is the more readable choice. #8D0C0E scores 9.58:1 against white and 2.19:1 against black, and WCAG 2.2 asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal body text.
Can I write #8D0C0E as a CSS color keyword?
No. #8D0C0E is not one of the CSS color keywords, so it has to be written as a hex, rgb() or hsl() value. The closest keyword is maroon (#800000) at a CIE76 distance of 4.43, which is very hard to tell apart.
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