#8A2C16
A dark, vivid red closely aligning with Maroon.
About #8A2C16
The precise color #8A2C16 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Maroon. In the RGB color space, it consists of 138 red, 44 green, and 22 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 68% magenta, 84% yellow, and 46% black. With a hue angle of 11.4 degrees, it sits comfortably in the red spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A2C16
RGB138, 44, 22
HSL11.4°, 72.5%, 31.4%
CMYK0%, 68%, 84%, 46%
HSV11.4°, 84.1%, 54.1%
LAB32.4, 38.9, 34.9
XYZ11.5, 7.3, 1.6
Decimal9055254
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.56:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.45:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.18:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.08:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A2C16;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A2C16;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A2C16;
}