#8A2424
Red
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RGB
HSL
About #8A2424 Red
#8A2424 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 36 green, and 36 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 0°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 34%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #8A2424 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
0°
Hue
59%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A2424 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A2424 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A2424 on White
Contrast Ratio8.9:1
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Aa#8A2424 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.36:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A2424 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A2424 |
| RGB | rgb(138, 36, 36) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 59%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 36, 36 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 14.1%, 14.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 74%, 74%, 46% |
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