#8C2237
Red
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #8C2237 Red
#8C2237 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 140 red, 34 green, and 55 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 348°, 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 #8C2237 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
348°
Hue
61%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8C2237 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8C2237 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8C2237 on White
Contrast Ratio8.75:1
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Aa#8C2237 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.4:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8C2237 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8C2237 |
| RGB | rgb(140, 34, 55) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 61%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 34, 55 |
| RGB Percent | 54.9%, 13.3%, 21.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 76%, 61%, 45% |
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