#8B0A4D Color Meaning and Information

#8B0A4D Color Information

#8B0A4D RGB value is (139, 10, 77). The hex color red value is 139, green is 10, and blue is 77. Its HSL format shows a hue of 329°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 93 percent, 45 percent, 45 percent.

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#8B0A4D Color Meaning

Color #8B0A4D signifies buried fervor, romantic shadow, and dramatic secrecy. #8B0A4D very dark, maroon-tinged pink is the deepest shade, suggesting a rose pressed in a book, Gothic romance, and passion that operates in twilight. Psychologically, color #8B0A4D implies intense emotion that is hidden, solemn, or turned inward, carrying a dramatic and weighty presence. #8B0A4D culturally references Victorian sentimental jewelry, the deep colors of certain gemstones, and the atmosphere of tragic opera. Spiritually, #8B0A4D color represents the heart's secret history, desire that fuels from the shadows, and a vibrant spirit cloaked in solemnity, embodying a profound and private intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B0A4D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#8B0A4D

RGB

rgb(139, 10, 77)

HSL

hsl(329°, 87%, 29%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 93%, 45%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(329°, 93%, 55%)

XYZ

12.0956 6.2419 7.5885

Yxy

6.2419 0.4665 0.2408

Hunter Lab

24.9838 1.4315 -0.0583

CIE-Lab

30.0147 53.1577 -2.9697

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green10 / 255 (4%)

Blue77 / 255 (30%)

30%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta93 / 100 (93%)

93%

Yellow45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#8B0A4D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#8B0A4D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #8B0A4D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#8B0A4D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.34:1

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✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.34:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.34:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B0A4D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#8B0A4D

protanopia

#53523d

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B0A4D;

Text Color

color: #8B0A4D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B0A4D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B0A4D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B0A4D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B0A4D 0%, #56062f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8B0A4D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.