#8C2227
Red
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #8C2227 Red
#8C2227 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 140 red, 34 green, and 39 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 357°, saturation of 61%, 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 #8C2227 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
357°
Hue
61%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8C2227 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8C2227 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8C2227 on White
Contrast Ratio8.85:1
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Aa#8C2227 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.37:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8C2227 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8C2227 |
| RGB | rgb(140, 34, 39) |
| HSL | hsl(357, 61%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 34, 39 |
| RGB Percent | 54.9%, 13.3%, 15.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 76%, 72%, 45% |
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