#8B0A4E Color Information
#8B0A4E RGB value is (139, 10, 78). The hex color red value is 139, green is 10, and blue is 78. Its HSL format shows a hue of 328°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 93 percent, 44 percent, 45 percent.
#8B0A4E Color Meaning
Color #8B0A4E signifies buried fervor, romantic shadow, and dramatic secrecy. #8B0A4E 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 #8B0A4E implies intense emotion that is hidden, solemn, or turned inward, carrying a dramatic and weighty presence. #8B0A4E culturally references Victorian sentimental jewelry, the deep colors of certain gemstones, and the atmosphere of tragic opera. Spiritually, #8B0A4E 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 #8B0A4E 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.
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Color Variations
#8B0A4E 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
#8B0A4E 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 #8B0A4E 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.
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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #8B0A4E 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#8B0A4E Color FAQs
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