#83240F

A dark, vivid red closely aligning with Maroon.

About #83240F

The precise color #83240F is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Maroon. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 131, 36, and 15.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 73% Magenta, 89% Yellow, and 49% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#83240F
RGB131, 36, 15
HSL10.9°, 79.5%, 28.6%
CMYK0%, 73%, 89%, 49%
HSV10.9°, 88.5%, 51.4%
LAB29.7, 39.6, 35.6
XYZ10.1, 6.1, 1.1
Decimal8594447

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

9.44:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.22:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.02:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.89:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #83240F; }
.text-color { color: #83240F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #83240F; }

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