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#8C2222 Color — #8C2222

Complete color reference for #8C2222: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#8C2222
RGBrgb(140, 34, 34)
HSLhsl(0, 61%, 34%)
HSVhsv(0, 76%, 55%)
CMYKC:0% M:76% Y:76% K:45%
CSS Color#8C2222
Decimal9183778
Luminance0.0683

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#8C2222 on White
Ratio: 8.87:1 — AAA
#8C2222 on Black
Ratio: 2.37:1 — Fail
White on #8C2222
Ratio: 8.87:1 — AAA
Black on #8C2222
Ratio: 2.37:1 — Fail

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F4F4
100#EEDEDE
200#DDBDBD
300#CB9C9C
400#B46F6F
500#8C2222
600#701B1B
700#541414
800#380E0E
900#230909

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #8C2222?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(140, 34, 34). The red channel is 140, green is 34, and blue is 34 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #8C2222?

The HSL value is hsl(0, 61%, 34%). Hue is 0°, saturation is 61%, and lightness is 34%.

Does #8C2222 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #8C2222 achieves a 8.87:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.37:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #8C2222?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8C2222 is #228C8C.