#8A332C
A dark, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.
About #8A332C
The hex code #8A332C represents a beautifully specific shade of red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Brown. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 138, 51, and 44.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 63% M, 68% Y, and 46% K. The HSL representation is 4.5° hue, 51.6% saturation, and 35.7% lightness.
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.