Red

The color #8B5656 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 86, 86 and HSL values of 0°, 24%, 44%.

Color Values for #8B5656

Below are the different color format representations for #8B5656. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8B5656
RGB:
rgb(139,86,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,24%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 38%, 38%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B5656

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B5656. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 33.7%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #8B5656

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 #8B5656

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B5656

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

Complementary Colors for #8B5656

The complementary color for #8B5656 is #558B8B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B5656

The analogous colors for #8B5656 are #8B5570 and #8B7055. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B5656

The triadic colors for #8B5656 are #558B55 and #55558B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B5656

These are the darker variations of #8B5656. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F4545 and #533434. This progression shows how #8B5656 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B5656

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A27878 and #B99A9A. This progression shows how #8B5656. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B5656

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B5656. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8B5656

Companies and brands that incorporate #8B5656 in their visual identity.

#8B5656 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B5656. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B5656 is a red with RGB values of 139, 86, 86 and HSL values of 0°, 24%, 44%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #8B5656 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.