#8A2C2C
A dark, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.
About #8A2C2C
At its core, #8A2C2C is a dark and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Brown. Its digital footprint relies on 138 parts red, 44 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, 68% M, 68% Y, and 46% K. The HSL representation is 0.0° hue, 51.6% saturation, and 35.7% lightness.
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#8A2C2C
RGB138, 44, 44
HSL0.0°, 51.6%, 35.7%
CMYK0%, 68%, 68%, 46%
HSV0.0°, 68.1%, 54.1%
LAB32.7, 39.9, 22.3
XYZ11.8, 7.4, 3.2
Decimal9055276
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.48:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.48:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.10:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.11:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A2C2C;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A2C2C;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A2C2C;
}