#8E5261
Muted Red
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About #8E5261 Muted Red
#8E5261 is a muted red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 82 green, and 97 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 345°, saturation of 27%, and lightness of 44%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #8E5261 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
345°
Hue
27%
Saturation
44%
Lightness
Muted Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E5261 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E5261 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E5261 on White
Contrast Ratio5.95:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8E5261 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.53:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E5261 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E5261 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 82, 97) |
| HSL | hsl(345, 27%, 44%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 82, 97 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 32.2%, 38.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 42%, 32%, 44% |
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