#8A2C3A
A dark, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.
About #8A2C3A
The hex code #8A2C3A represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Its closest recognized web color is Brown. Its digital footprint relies on 138 parts red, 44 parts green, and 58 parts blue light.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 68% M, 58% Y, and 46% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
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. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A2C3A
RGB138, 44, 58
HSL351.1°, 51.6%, 35.7%
CMYK0%, 68%, 58%, 46%
HSV351.1°, 68.1%, 54.1%
LAB32.9, 40.9, 13.7
XYZ12.1, 7.5, 4.8
Decimal9055290
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.50:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.02:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.13:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A2C3A;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A2C3A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A2C3A;
}