#8B5556
Muted Red
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About #8B5556 Muted Red
#8B5556 is a muted red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 85 green, and 86 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 359°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 44%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #8B5556 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
359°
Hue
24%
Saturation
44%
Lightness
Muted Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B5556 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B5556 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B5556 on White
Contrast Ratio5.95:1
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Aa#8B5556 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.53:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B5556 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B5556 |
| RGB | rgb(139, 85, 86) |
| HSL | hsl(359, 24%, 44%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 85, 86 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 33.3%, 33.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 39%, 38%, 45% |
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