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#8B2524 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8B2524 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8B2524 Color Information

#8B2524 RGB value is (139, 37, 36). The hex color red value is 139, green is 37, and blue is 36. Its HSL format shows a hue of 1°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of34 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 74 percent, 45percent.

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#8B2524 Color Meaning

color #8B2524 represents deep grounding, stable energy, and controlled passion. In color psychology, #8B2524 fosters reflective thinking, measured focus, and emotional composure. In cultures and history, color #8B2524 appears in traditional art, textiles, and natural pigments, symbolizing endurance, heritage, and subtle authority. From a spiritual perspective, color #8B2524 embodies patient awareness, deliberate grounding, and balanced engagement. #8B2524 encourages thoughtful action and steady reflection.

Color Conversion

Convert #8B2524 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
#8B2524
RGB
rgb(139, 37, 36)
HSL
hsl(1°, 59%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 74%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(1°, 74%, 55%)
XYZ
11.6275 6.9395 2.3957
Yxy
6.9395 0.5547 0.3310
Hunter Lab
26.3429 1.2323 0.4007
CIE-Lab
31.6687 42.7411 26.1447

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue36 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#8B2524 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

#8B2524 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 #8B2524 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+)

8.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B2524 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

#8B2524

protanopia

#5f5e24

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B2524;

Text Color

color: #8B2524;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B2524;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B252440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B2524;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B2524 0%, #541716 100%);

#8B2524 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #8B2524 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.