#8E3E42
Muted Red
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About #8E3E42 Muted Red
#8E3E42 is a muted red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 62 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 357°, saturation of 39%, 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 #8E3E42 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
357°
Hue
39%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Muted Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E3E42 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E3E42 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E3E42 on White
Contrast Ratio7.2:1
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Aa#8E3E42 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.92:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E3E42 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E3E42 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 62, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(357, 39%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 62, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 24.3%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 56%, 54%, 44% |
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