#8C4540

Red

The color #8C4540 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 69, 64 and HSL values of 4°, 37%, 40%.

Color Values for #8C4540

Below are the different color format representations for #8C4540. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:	`#8C4540`
RGB:	`rgb(140,69,64)` Copied!
HSL:	`hsl(4,37%,40%)` Copied!
CMYK:	`cmyk(0%, 51%, 54%, 45%)` Copied!

Color Composition of #8C4540

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C4540. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%

Green: 27.1%

Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8C4540

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 #8C4540

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1

WCAG AA: ✓ Passes

WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C4540

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1

WCAG AA: ✗ Fails

WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #8C4540

The complementary color for #8C4540 is #40878C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

#8C4540

#40878C

Analogous Colors for #8C4540

The analogous colors for #8C4540 are #8C4061 and #8C6B40. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

#8C4061

#8C4540

#8C6B40

Triadic Colors for #8C4540

The triadic colors for #8C4540 are #408C45 and #45408C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

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#408C45

#45408C

Shades of #8C4540

These are the darker variations of #8C4540. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #703733 and #542926. This progression shows how #8C4540 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C4540

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A36A66 and #BA8F8C. This progression shows how #8C4540. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C4540

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C4540. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

protanopia

#6D6D41

deuteranopia

#717742

tritanopia

#884242

achromatopsia

#5A5A5A

Brands that use #8C4540

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C4540 in their visual identity.

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#8C4540 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C4540. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

Pantone 19-1533 Cowhide #884344

Pantone 18-1531 Barn Red #8F423B

Pantone 18-1230 Coconut Shell #874E3C

Pantone 18-1440 Chili Oil #8E3C36

Pantone 18-1242 Brown Patina #834F3D