#8b4242 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b4242 is composed of 54.5% red, 25.9% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 52.5% magenta, 52.5% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 40.2%. #8b4242 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff8484 with #170000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 55
    • G 26
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 53
    • Y 53
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8b4242 color description : Dark moderate red.

#8b4242 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b4242 has RGB values of R:139, G:66, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.53, Y:0.53, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9126466.

Hex triplet 8b4242 #8b4242
RGB Decimal 139, 66, 66 rgb(139,66,66)
RGB Percent 54.5, 25.9, 25.9 rgb(54.5%,25.9%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 53, 53, 45
HSL 0°, 35.6, 40.2 hsl(0,35.6%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 52.5, 54.5
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.444, 31.023, 14.682
XYZ 13.579, 9.78, 6.327
xyY 0.457, 0.329, 9.78
CIE-LCH 37.444, 34.322, 25.326
CIE-LUV 37.444, 51.196, 11.042
Hunter-Lab 31.273, 22.781, 9.896
Binary 10001011, 01000010, 01000010

Color Schemes with #8b4242

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Alternatives to #8b4242

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#8b4242 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b4242

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#8b4242 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b4242;}
.background {background-color:#8b4242;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b4242;}

Shades and Tints of #8b4242

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #060303 is the darkest color, while #fcf8f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b4242

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6262 is the less saturated color, while #ca0303 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b4242 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #585858 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #625454 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #656054 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #725d47 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #914b4f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #73554d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7b5345 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8f474a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population