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#8A0000 Color — #8A0000

Complete color reference for #8A0000: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#8A0000
RGBrgb(138, 0, 0)
HSLhsl(0, 100%, 27%)
HSVhsv(0, 100%, 54%)
CMYKC:0% M:100% Y:100% K:46%
CSS Color#8A0000
Decimal9043968
Luminance0.054

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#8A0000 on White
Ratio: 10.09:1 — AAA
#8A0000 on Black
Ratio: 2.08:1 — Fail
White on #8A0000
Ratio: 10.09:1 — AAA
Black on #8A0000
Ratio: 2.08:1 — Fail

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F2F2
100#EDD9D9
200#DCB3B3
300#CA8C8C
400#B35959
500#8A0000
600#6E0000
700#530000
800#370000
900#230000

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #8A0000?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(138, 0, 0). The red channel is 138, green is 0, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #8A0000?

The HSL value is hsl(0, 100%, 27%). Hue is 0°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 27%.

Does #8A0000 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #8A0000 achieves a 10.09:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.08:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #8A0000?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8A0000 is #008A8A.