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#8B0A2D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8B0A2D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8B0A2D Color Information

#8B0A2D RGB value is (139, 10, 45). The hex color red value is 139, green is 10, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 344°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 93 percent, 68 percent, 45percent.

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#8B0A2D Color Meaning

color #8B0A2D radiates quiet intensity, noble restraint, and depth earned through time. #8B0A2D near-black red pulls from gemstones stored in velvet boxes—deep, luminous, and never loud. Psychologically, Color #8B0A2D conveys passion that has matured into purpose; #8B0A2D feels protective, not possessive. #8B0A2D thrives in luxury wine labels, archival bookbinding, and legacy institutions where tradition signals trust. Unlike vibrant reds that scream urgency, #8B0A2D whispers consequence. Spiritually, #8B0A2D represents devotion that endures beyond peak emotion—commitment as daily practice. Use color #8B0A2D when your brand must feel timeless, not trendy, and powerful without proclamation.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B0A2D 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
#8B0A2D
RGB
rgb(139, 10, 45)
HSL
hsl(344°, 87%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 93%, 68%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(344°, 93%, 55%)
XYZ
11.2297 5.8955 3.0287
Yxy
5.8955 0.5572 0.2925
Hunter Lab
24.2807 1.2701 0.2427
CIE-Lab
29.1473 50.7458 17.2416

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green10 / 255 (4%)
Blue45 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#8B0A2D 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

#8B0A2D 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 #8B0A2D 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+)

9.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B0A2D 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

#8B0A2D

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B0A2D;

Text Color

color: #8B0A2D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B0A2D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B0A2D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B0A2D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B0A2D 0%, #56061b 100%);

#8B0A2D Color FAQs

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