#8B5559
Muted Red
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About #8B5559 Muted Red
#8B5559 is a muted red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 85 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 356°, 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 #8B5559 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
356°
Hue
24%
Saturation
44%
Lightness
Muted Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B5559 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B5559 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B5559 on White
Contrast Ratio5.93:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8B5559 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.54:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B5559 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B5559 |
| RGB | rgb(139, 85, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(356, 24%, 44%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 85, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 33.3%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 39%, 36%, 45% |
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