#8A2C24
A dark, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.
About #8A2C24
The hex code #8A2C24 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Brown. Its digital footprint relies on 138 parts red, 44 parts green, and 36 parts blue light.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 68% M, 74% Y, and 46% K. 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.