#8A172C
Red
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About #8A172C Red
#8A172C is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 23 green, and 44 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 349°, saturation of 71%, and lightness of 32%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
349°
Hue
71%
Saturation
32%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A172C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A172C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A172C on White
Contrast Ratio9.38:1
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Aa#8A172C on Black
Contrast Ratio2.24:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A172C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A172C |
| RGB | rgb(138, 23, 44) |
| HSL | hsl(349, 71%, 32%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 23, 44 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 9.0%, 17.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 83%, 68%, 46% |
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