#8C2B38
Red
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HSL
About #8C2B38 Red
#8C2B38 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 140 red, 43 green, and 56 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 352°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 36%.
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 #8C2B38 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
352°
Hue
53%
Saturation
36%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8C2B38 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8C2B38 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8C2B38 on White
Contrast Ratio8.34:1
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Aa#8C2B38 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.52:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8C2B38 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8C2B38 |
| RGB | rgb(140, 43, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(352, 53%, 36%) |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 43, 56 |
| RGB Percent | 54.9%, 16.9%, 22.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 69%, 60%, 45% |
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