#8B2F2C

Color Details

HEX
#8B2F2C
RGB
rgb(139, 47, 44)
HSL
hsl(2, 52%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 66%, 68%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.27:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b2f2c
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
White on #8b2f2c
Contrast 8.27:1 AAA
#8b2f2c on Black
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
#8b2f2c on White
Contrast 8.27:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a25956
#b98280
#d1acab
#6f2623
#531c1a
#381312

Complement & Analogous

#2c888c
#8c5f2c
#8c2c59

Triadic

#2c8c2f
#2f2c8c

Monochrome

#381312 #531c1a #8b2f2c #b98280 #d1acab #e8d5d5

Analogous

#8c2c59 #af6b8b #8b2f2c #a37f56 #8c5f2c #704c23

Complementary Mix

#531c1a #8b2f2c #b98280 #2c888c #76b2b4 #1d585b

Nearby Colors

#8b2f2b
#8b2f2d
#8b2f1c
#8b2f3c

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About #8B2F2C

#8B2F2C converts to RGB(139, 47, 44) and HSL(2, 52%, 36%). 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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#8B2F2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B2F2C?
RGB: 139, 47, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 47, 44)
Is #8B2F2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B2F2C?
Complement: #2c888c.
Does #8B2F2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.27:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.54:1 (Fails AA).