What Color Is #88383B?

When rendered, #88383B appears as a deep red shade. The R:136, G:56, B:59 breakdown shows a red-dominant profile with deep depth. At 38% lightness, it sits in the lower half of the brightness range.

Color Meaning of #88383B

Designers choose red tones when their projects require energy, passion, and urgency. #88383B inherits these qualities while its deep nature adds visual weight that commands attention and establishes hierarchy.

Where to Use HEX Code #88383B

Onboarding flow illustrations and background washes that set a welcoming red tone
Skeleton screen shimmer effects — subtle deep red pulses feel natural during loading
Sidebar active-state indicators that help users orient within complex multi-panel layouts
Tag and chip components where red backgrounds pair with contrasting text for quick scanning
Customer testimonial section accents that frame quotes with visual warmth
API documentation color swatches and code highlighting themes

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HEX Code #88383B in Design Systems

Design token strategy for #88383B: assign it as color.red.deep in your token hierarchy. From this base, compute tint/shade ramps programmatically using OKLCH (preferred for perceptual uniformity) or HSL adjustments. Export tokens to CSS, iOS, and Android through Style Dictionary or Tokens Studio.

Contrast data: perceived brightness 80/255 positions this color in the dark range where white text at 100% opacity meets WCAG AA. For non-text elements like icons and borders, a 3:1 contrast ratio against the background is the minimum standard.

FAQ About HEX Color Code #88383B

What color is #88383B?
#88383B produces a deep red tone. The RGB breakdown (136, 56, 59) shows how the three light channels combine to create this specific red hue at 358° on the color wheel.
Is #88383B a dark or light color?
#88383B registers as a dark color at 80/255 perceived brightness. In practical terms, white (#FFFFFF) or very light text will provide the best readability.
What colors go well with #88383B?
Complementary pairing (≈178° hue) creates energetic contrast with #88383B. Split-complementary (±150°) adds variety with less tension. Monochromatic schemes — lighter and darker red shades — are the safest harmonious option.
Can I use #88383B for branding?
#88383B can serve as a primary or secondary brand color. Before committing, verify it renders well in both RGB (screens) and CMYK (print), test it against competitor palettes for differentiation, and confirm it meets WCAG contrast requirements in all planned applications.
How do I convert #88383B to other color formats?
Convert #88383B to RGB(136, 56, 59) by splitting the hex into three pairs and converting each from base-16 to base-10. HSL(358°, 42%, 38%) is derived from the RGB values using the standard algorithm. Visit our HEX to HSL converter for additional formats.