Red

The color #8C3131 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 49, 49 and HSL values of 0°, 48%, 37%.

Color Values for #8C3131

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HEX:
#8C3131
RGB:
rgb(140,49,49) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,48%,37%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 65%, 65%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C3131

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C3131. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 19.2%
Blue: 19.2%

Contrast Analysis for #8C3131

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 #8C3131

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C3131

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

Complementary Colors for #8C3131

The complementary color for #8C3131 is #318C8C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C3131

The analogous colors for #8C3131 are #8C315E and #8C5E31. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C3131

The triadic colors for #8C3131 are #318C31 and #31318C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C3131

These are the darker variations of #8C3131. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #702727 and #541D1D. This progression shows how #8C3131 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C3131

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A35A5A and #BA8383. This progression shows how #8C3131. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C3131

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C3131. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C3131

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C3131 in their visual identity.

#8C3131 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C3131. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C3131 is a red with RGB values of 140, 49, 49 and HSL values of 0°, 48%, 37%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #8C3131 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.