#8B5150

Color Details

HEX
#8B5150
RGB
rgb(139, 81, 80)
HSL
hsl(1, 27%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 42%, 42%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.19:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b5150
Contrast 3.39:1 Fail
White on #8b5150
Contrast 6.19:1 AA
#8b5150 on Black
Contrast 3.39:1 Fail
#8b5150 on White
Contrast 6.19:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a27473
#b99796
#d1b9b9
#6f4140
#533130
#382020

Complement & Analogous

#508a8b
#8b6f50
#8b506d

Triadic

#508b51
#51508b

Monochrome

#382020 #533130 #8b5150 #b99796 #d1b9b9 #e8dcdc

Analogous

#8b506d #ae8599 #8b5150 #a28c73 #8b6f50 #6f5940

Complementary Mix

#533130 #8b5150 #b99796 #508a8b #8db3b4 #345a5a

Nearby Colors

#8b514f
#8b5151
#8b5140
#8b5160

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About #8B5150

#8B5150 converts to RGB(139, 81, 80) and HSL(1, 27%, 43%). 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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#8B5150 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B5150?
RGB: 139, 81, 80. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 81, 80)
Is #8B5150 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B5150?
Complement: #508a8b.
Does #8B5150 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.19:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.39:1 (AA (large text)).