#8C4540
Muted Red
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About #8C4540 Muted Red
#8C4540 is a muted red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 140 red, 69 green, and 64 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 4°, saturation of 37%, and lightness of 40%.
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 #8C4540 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
4°
Hue
37%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Muted Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8C4540 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8C4540 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8C4540 on White
Contrast Ratio6.91:1
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Aa#8C4540 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.04:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8C4540 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8C4540 |
| RGB | rgb(140, 69, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(4, 37%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 69, 64 |
| RGB Percent | 54.9%, 27.1%, 25.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 51%, 54%, 45% |
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