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#8F0101 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8F0101 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8F0101 Color Information

#8F0101 RGB value is (143, 1, 1). The hex color red value is 143, green is 1, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 99 percent, 44 percent.

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#8F0101 Color Meaning

Color #8F0101 signifies depth, authority, and restrained intensity. #8F0101 dark red feels grounded, serious, and deliberate, projecting inner strength rather than immediate excitement. Psychologically, color #8F0101 encourages self-control, reflective focus, and measured determination. #8F0101 supports emotional composure in challenging or high-pressure environments. Symbolically, color #8F0101 is tied to dignity, historical tradition, and ceremonial weight. Spiritually, #8F0101 represents mastery over raw emotion, disciplined vitality, and enduring courage.

Color Conversion

Convert #8F0101 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
#8F0101
RGB
rgb(143, 1, 1)
HSL
hsl(0°, 99%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 99%, 99%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(0°, 99%, 56%)
XYZ
11.3440 5.8635 0.5626
Yxy
5.8635 0.6384 0.3300
Hunter Lab
24.2147 1.2992 0.4155
CIE-Lab
29.0655 51.9283 42.0660

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red143 / 255 (56%)
56%
Green1 / 255 (0%)
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#8F0101 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

#8F0101 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 #8F0101 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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#8F0101

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8F0101 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

#8F0101

protanopia

#525001

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8F0101;

Text Color

color: #8F0101;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8F0101;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8F010140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8F0101;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8F0101 0%, #590000 100%);

#8F0101 Color FAQs

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