#8B3B2C

Color Details

HEX
#8B3B2C
RGB
rgb(139, 59, 44)
HSL
hsl(9, 52%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 58%, 68%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.61:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b3b2c
Contrast 2.76:1 Fail
White on #8b3b2c
Contrast 7.61:1 AAA
#8b3b2c on Black
Contrast 2.76:1 Fail
#8b3b2c on White
Contrast 7.61:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#a26256
#b98980
#d1b1ab
#6f2f23
#53231a
#381812

Complement & Analogous

#2c7d8c
#8c6a2c
#8c2c4d

Triadic

#2c8c3a
#3a2c8c

Monochrome

#381812 #53231a #8b3b2c #b98980 #d1b1ab #e8d8d5

Analogous

#8c2c4d #af6b82 #8b3b2c #a38856 #8c6a2c #705523

Complementary Mix

#53231a #8b3b2c #b98980 #2c7d8c #76abb4 #1d515b

Nearby Colors

#8b3b2b
#8b3b2d
#8b3b1c
#8b3b3c

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About #8B3B2C

#8B3B2C converts to RGB(139, 59, 44) and HSL(9, 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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#8B3B2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B3B2C?
RGB: 139, 59, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 59, 44)
Is #8B3B2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B3B2C?
Complement: #2c7d8c.
Does #8B3B2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.61:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.76:1 (Fails AA).