#832C2C
A dark, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.
About #832C2C
The hex code #832C2C represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Designers often compare it to the standard color Brown. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(131, 44, 44).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 0% Cyan, 66% Magenta, 66% Yellow, and 49% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#832C2C
RGB131, 44, 44
HSL0.0°, 49.7%, 34.3%
CMYK0%, 66%, 66%, 49%
HSV0.0°, 66.4%, 51.4%
LAB31.4, 37.4, 20.4
XYZ10.7, 6.8, 3.1
Decimal8596524
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.89:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.36:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.50:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.01:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #832C2C;
}
.text-color {
color: #832C2C;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #832C2C;
}