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#8C2257 Color — #8C2257

Complete color reference for #8C2257: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#8C2257
RGBrgb(140, 34, 87)
HSLhsl(330, 61%, 34%)
HSVhsv(330, 76%, 55%)
CMYKC:0% M:76% Y:38% K:45%
CSS Color#8C2257
Decimal9183831
Luminance0.0741

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#8C2257 on White
Ratio: 8.46:1 — AAA
#8C2257 on Black
Ratio: 2.48:1 — Fail
White on #8C2257
Ratio: 8.46:1 — AAA
Black on #8C2257
Ratio: 2.48:1 — Fail

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F4F7
100#EEDEE6
200#DDBDCD
300#CB9CB3
400#B46F92
500#8C2257
600#701B46
700#541434
800#380E23
900#230916

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 #8C2257?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(140, 34, 87). The red channel is 140, green is 34, and blue is 87 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #8C2257?

The HSL value is hsl(330, 61%, 34%). Hue is 330°, saturation is 61%, and lightness is 34%.

Does #8C2257 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #8C2257 achieves a 8.46:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.48:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #8C2257?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8C2257 is #228C57.