Red

The color #8B5541 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 85, 65 and HSL values of 16°, 36%, 40%.

Color Values for #8B5541

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HEX:
#8B5541
RGB:
rgb(139,85,65) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(16,36%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 39%, 53%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B5541

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B5541. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 25.5%

Contrast Analysis for #8B5541

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 #8B5541

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B5541

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

Complementary Colors for #8B5541

The complementary color for #8B5541 is #41778B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B5541

The analogous colors for #8B5541 are #8B4152 and #8B7A41. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B5541

The triadic colors for #8B5541 are #418B55 and #55418B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B5541

These are the darker variations of #8B5541. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F4434 and #533327. This progression shows how #8B5541 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B5541

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A27767 and #B9998D. This progression shows how #8B5541. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B5541

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B5541. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8B5541

Companies and brands that incorporate #8B5541 in their visual identity.

#8B5541 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B5541. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B5541 is a red with RGB values of 139, 85, 65 and HSL values of 16°, 36%, 40%.

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