Red

The color #8B5E51 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 94, 81 and HSL values of 13°, 26%, 43%.

Color Values for #8B5E51

Below are the different color format representations for #8B5E51. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8B5E51
RGB:
rgb(139,94,81) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(13,26%,43%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 32%, 42%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B5E51

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B5E51. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 36.9%
Blue: 31.8%

Contrast Analysis for #8B5E51

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 #8B5E51

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B5E51

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

Complementary Colors for #8B5E51

The complementary color for #8B5E51 is #517E8A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B5E51

The analogous colors for #8B5E51 are #8A5161 and #8A7A51. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B5E51

The triadic colors for #8B5E51 are #518A5D and #5D518A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B5E51

These are the darker variations of #8B5E51. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F4B41 and #533831. This progression shows how #8B5E51 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B5E51

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A27E74 and #B99E97. This progression shows how #8B5E51. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B5E51

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B5E51. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #8B5E51 in their visual identity.

#8B5E51 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B5E51. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B5E51 is a red with RGB values of 139, 94, 81 and HSL values of 13°, 26%, 43%.

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