#8C2522
Red
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #8C2522 Red
#8C2522 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 140 red, 37 green, and 34 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 2°, 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 #8C2522 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
2°
Hue
61%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8C2522 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8C2522 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8C2522 on White
Contrast Ratio8.74:1
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Aa#8C2522 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.4:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8C2522 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8C2522 |
| RGB | rgb(140, 37, 34) |
| HSL | hsl(2, 61%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 37, 34 |
| RGB Percent | 54.9%, 14.5%, 13.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 74%, 76%, 45% |
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