#8A5242
Muted Red
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About #8A5242 Muted Red
#8A5242 is a muted red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 82 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 13°, saturation of 35%, and lightness of 40%.
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 #8A5242 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
13°
Hue
35%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Muted Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A5242 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A5242 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A5242 on White
Contrast Ratio6.24:1
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Aa#8A5242 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.37:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A5242 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A5242 |
| RGB | rgb(138, 82, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(13, 35%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 82, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 32.2%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 41%, 52%, 46% |
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