#8A242C

A dark, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.

About #8A242C

Visually, #8A242C is defined as a moderate red. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Brown. Its digital footprint relies on 138 parts red, 36 parts green, and 44 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 74% M, 68% Y, and 46% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#8A242C
RGB138, 36, 44
HSL355.3°, 58.6%, 34.1%
CMYK0%, 74%, 68%, 46%
HSV355.3°, 73.9%, 54.1%
LAB31.5, 43.2, 20.8
XYZ11.6, 6.8, 3.1
Decimal9053228

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.86:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.37:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.47:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.01:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #8A242C; }
.text-color { color: #8A242C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #8A242C; }

Similar Colors

Brown
#A52A2A