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#8B222E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8B222E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8B222E Color Information

#8B222E RGB value is (139, 34, 46). The hex color red value is 139, green is 34, and blue is 46. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of34 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 76 percent, 67 percent, 45percent.

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#8B222E Color Meaning

color #8B222E radiates quiet intensity, noble restraint, and depth earned through time. #8B222E near-black red pulls from gemstones stored in velvet boxes—deep, luminous, and never loud. Psychologically, Color #8B222E conveys passion that has matured into purpose; #8B222E feels protective, not possessive. #8B222E thrives in luxury wine labels, archival bookbinding, and legacy institutions where tradition signals trust. Unlike vibrant reds that scream urgency, #8B222E whispers consequence. Spiritually, #8B222E represents devotion that endures beyond peak emotion—commitment as daily practice. Use color #8B222E when your brand must feel timeless, not trendy, and powerful without proclamation.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B222E 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
#8B222E
RGB
rgb(139, 34, 46)
HSL
hsl(353°, 61%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 76%, 67%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 76%, 55%)
XYZ
11.7126 6.8303 3.2858
Yxy
6.8303 0.5366 0.3129
Hunter Lab
26.1348 1.2685 0.3198
CIE-Lab
31.4174 44.4291 19.4871

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green34 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue46 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#8B222E 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

#8B222E 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 #8B222E 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B222E 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

#8B222E

protanopia

#5e5d2b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B222E;

Text Color

color: #8B222E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B222E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B222E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B222E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B222E 0%, #55151c 100%);

#8B222E Color FAQs

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