Maroon

Q: How do I use #8C130D in CSS?

You can use #8C130D in CSS with: background-color: #8C130D; or color: #8C130D; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 19, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 86%, 91%, 45%.

#8C130D

Maroon is a warm dark color with the hex code #8C130D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 140, 19, 13 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 86%, 91%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Maroon color values

HEX: #8C130D
RGB: 140, 19, 13
HSL: 3°, 83%, 30%
CMYK: 0, 86, 91, 45

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Maroon sits at 3° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Maroon is rendered as rgb(140, 19, 13), where the red channel dominates at 140, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Maroon translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 86M 91Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Maroon

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8C130D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 140, 19, 13;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8C130D',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 86%
Y: 91%
K: 45%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(140, 19, 13)
rgba(140, 19, 13, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 3° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8C130D?

#8C130D is Maroon, a warm dark color with RGB values of 140, 19, 13. It has a hue of 3°, 83% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8C130D?

The RGB color code for #8C130D is rgb(140, 19, 13). This means it contains 140 red, 19 green, and 13 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Maroon a warm or cool color?

Maroon (#8C130D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8C130D in CSS?

You can use #8C130D in CSS with: background-color: #8C130D; or color: #8C130D; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 19, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 86%, 91%, 45%.