#8C121C Color Information

Hex color code: #8C121C

The hex color #8C121C is a striking red with RGB values of (140, 18, 28) and HSL of (355°, 77%, 31%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Red

HEX

#8C121C

RGB

140, 18, 28

HSL

355°, 77%, 31%

CMYK

0%, 87%, 80%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #8C121C;
background-color: #8C121C;
border-color: #8C121C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #8C121C;
border: 2px solid #8C121C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#8C121C]
text-[#8C121C]
border-[#8C121C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_8C121C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8C121C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #8C121C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #8C121C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #8C121C; background-color: #8C121C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #8C121C20; border-left: 4px solid #8C121C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #8C121C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #8C121C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

140, 18, 28

Red: 140 / Green: 18 / Blue: 28

HSL

355°, 77%, 31%

Hue: 355° / Saturation: 77% / Lightness: 31%

CMYK

0%, 87%, 80%, 45%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 87% / Yellow: 80% / Key: 45%

What color is #8C121C?

#8C121C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

128C82

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #8C121C to RGB:

rgb(140, 18, 28)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #8C121C to HSL:

hsl(355, 77%, 31%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #8C121C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 87%, 80%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching red tone, #8C121C has RGB (140, 18, 28) and HSL (355°, 77%, 31%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #8C121C is #128C82, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8C1259.

Use #8C121C in CSS: color: #8C121C or background-color: #8C121C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #8C121C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.22:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C121C?

#8C121C is a eye-catching red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #8C121C?

#8C121C in RGB is (140, 18, 28) - 140 red, 18 green, and 28 blue.

How to use #8C121C in CSS?

Use #8C121C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #8C121C?

#128C82 (complementary), #8C1259 (analogous), and #48090F (lighter shade) work well with #8C121C.