Red

The color #8B4427 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 68, 39 and HSL values of 17°, 56%, 35%.

Color Values for #8B4427

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HEX:
#8B4427
RGB:
rgb(139,68,39) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(17,56%,35%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 51%, 72%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B4427

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B4427. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 26.7%
Blue: 15.3%

Contrast Analysis for #8B4427

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #8B4427

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B4427

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #8B4427

The complementary color for #8B4427 is #276F8B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B4427

The analogous colors for #8B4427 are #8B273D and #8B7627. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B4427

The triadic colors for #8B4427 are #278B44 and #44278B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B4427

These are the darker variations of #8B4427. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F361F and #532917. This progression shows how #8B4427 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B4427

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A26952 and #B98F7D. This progression shows how #8B4427. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B4427

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B4427. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8B4427

Companies and brands that incorporate #8B4427 in their visual identity.

#8B4427 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B4427. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B4427 is a red with RGB values of 139, 68, 39 and HSL values of 17°, 56%, 35%.

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