#8A3A24
A dark, moderate red closely aligning with Sienna.
About #8A3A24
Visually, #8A3A24 is defined as a moderate red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Sienna. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 138, 58, and 36.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 0% Cyan, 58% Magenta, 74% Yellow, and 46% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A3A24
RGB138, 58, 36
HSL12.9°, 58.6%, 34.1%
CMYK0%, 58%, 74%, 46%
HSV12.9°, 73.9%, 54.1%
LAB35.1, 32.7, 30.0
XYZ12.3, 8.6, 2.7
Decimal9058852
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.75:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.71:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.40:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.30:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A3A24;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A3A24;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A3A24;
}