#8C5240
Muted Red
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About #8C5240 Muted Red
#8C5240 is a muted red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 140 red, 82 green, and 64 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 14°, 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 #8C5240 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
14°
Hue
37%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Muted Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8C5240 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8C5240 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8C5240 on White
Contrast Ratio6.18:1
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Aa#8C5240 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.4:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8C5240 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8C5240 |
| RGB | rgb(140, 82, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(14, 37%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 82, 64 |
| RGB Percent | 54.9%, 32.2%, 25.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 41%, 54%, 45% |
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