What color is #8E1029?

#8E1029 is a dark, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(142, 16, 41), and in HSL hsl(348, 80%, 31%).

Is #8E1029 accessible as text?

On white, #8E1029 has a contrast ratio of 9.31:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.26:1 (fails). For text placed on #8E1029, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8E1029?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-900 (#8B0836).

What colors go well with #8E1029?

#8E1029 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #108E75. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8E1029 below.

Is #8E1029 good for buttons?

#8E1029 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #8E1029 — black text only reaches 2.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8E1029 the same as CSS darkred?

No — #8E1029 is not the CSS named color darkred, but darkred (#8B0000) is the closest CSS named color.

#8E1029 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8E1029

Not just a swatch — here's how #8E1029 works with other colors. Named schemes with #8E1029 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8E1029 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Carmine as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8E1029 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 Secondary #3C3833

Carmine anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #8E1029 Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

Carmine plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #8E1029 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2038 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Carmine sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #8E1029 Secondary #916767 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Carmine is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Carmine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #8E1029 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 90/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 31/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 61/100

High

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 56/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 61/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 79/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 13/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #8E1029

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People also use #8E1029 with

Fandango Saddle Brown Viridian Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 9.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0C8D0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8E2110 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #8E1029 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8E1029;
  --color-base-rgb: 142 16 41;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(41.7% 0.157 18.4);
  --color-50: #FEF1F3;
  --color-100: #FCD9E0;
  --color-200: #F7B6C3;
  --color-300: #EB8499;
  --color-400: #DB5771;
  --color-500: #C13450;
  --color-600: #932F43;
  --color-700: #682734;
  --color-800: #441D25;
  --color-900: #291418;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carmine: {
    50: '#FEF1F3',
    100: '#FCD9E0',
    200: '#F7B6C3',
    300: '#EB8499',
    400: '#DB5771',
    500: '#C13450',
    600: '#932F43',
    700: '#682734',
    800: '#441D25',
    900: '#291418',
  },
}

$base: #8E1029;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF1F3;
$base-100: #FCD9E0;
$base-200: #F7B6C3;
$base-300: #EB8499;
$base-400: #DB5771;
$base-500: #C13450;
$base-600: #932F43;
$base-700: #682734;
$base-800: #441D25;
$base-900: #291418;
$base-hover: #720D21;
$base-subtle: #EAAAB7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8E1029",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCD9E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7B6C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EB8499",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DB5771",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C13450",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#932F43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#682734",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441D25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291418",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8E1029

Color Lab

Pairs with #8E1029

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