#8A5042
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Sienna.
About #8A5042
The hex code #8A5042 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Its closest recognized web color is Sienna. In the RGB color space, it consists of 138 red, 80 green, and 66 blue.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 42% M, 52% 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#8A5042
RGB138, 80, 66
HSL11.7°, 35.3%, 40.0%
CMYK0%, 42%, 52%, 46%
HSV11.7°, 52.2%, 54.1%
LAB40.5, 22.8, 18.7
XYZ14.3, 11.5, 6.6
Decimal9064514
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.35:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.31:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.07:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.81:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A5042;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A5042;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A5042;
}