#8E231F
Red
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RGB
HSL
About #8E231F Red
#8E231F is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 35 green, and 31 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 2°, saturation of 64%, 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 #8E231F in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
2°
Hue
64%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E231F based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E231F against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E231F on White
Contrast Ratio8.71:1
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Aa#8E231F on Black
Contrast Ratio2.41:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E231F across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E231F |
| RGB | rgb(142, 35, 31) |
| HSL | hsl(2, 64%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 35, 31 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 13.7%, 12.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 75%, 78%, 44% |
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