#8A2828
Red
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RGB
HSL
About #8A2828 Red
#8A2828 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 40 green, and 40 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 0°, saturation of 55%, and lightness of 35%.
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 #8A2828 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
0°
Hue
55%
Saturation
35%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A2828 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A2828 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A2828 on White
Contrast Ratio8.7:1
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Aa#8A2828 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.41:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A2828 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A2828 |
| RGB | rgb(138, 40, 40) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 55%, 35%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 40, 40 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 15.7%, 15.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 71%, 71%, 46% |
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