#8B243C

Color Details

HEX
#8B243C
RGB
rgb(139, 36, 60)
HSL
hsl(346, 59%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 57%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.69:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b243c
Contrast 2.42:1 Fail
White on #8b243c
Contrast 8.69:1 AAA
#8b243c on Black
Contrast 2.42:1 Fail
#8b243c on White
Contrast 8.69:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a25063
#b97c8a
#d1a7b1
#6f1d30
#531624
#380e18

Complement & Analogous

#248a72
#8a3f24
#8a246f

Triadic

#3b8a24
#243b8a

Monochrome

#380e18 #531624 #8b243c #b97c8a #d1a7b1 #e8d3d8

Analogous

#8a246f #ad669a #8b243c #a16550 #8a3f24 #6e321d

Complementary Mix

#531624 #8b243c #b97c8a #248a72 #71b3a3 #175a4a

Nearby Colors

#8b243b
#8b243d
#8b242c
#8b244c

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About #8B243C

#8B243C converts to RGB(139, 36, 60) and HSL(346, 59%, 34%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#8B243C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B243C?
RGB: 139, 36, 60. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 36, 60)
Is #8B243C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B243C?
Complement: #248a72.
Does #8B243C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.69:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.42:1 (Fails AA).