Color #8C2222#8C2222
RGB(140, 34, 34) • HSL(0°, 61%, 34%) • CMYK(0%, 76%, 76%, 45%)
Color Values
About Color #8C2222
The color #8C2222 has RGB values of 140, 34, 34 and HSL values of 0°, 61%, 34%. It belongs to the color spectrum of colors and can be used across a wide range of design contexts.
The HEX code #8C2222 translates to red 140, green 34, blue 34 in RGB notation — a standard color model used in digital displays and web development. In HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) notation, this color is represented as 0°, 61%, 34%, making it easy to create systematic tints and shades by adjusting the lightness value.
For print design, Color #8C2222 converts to a CMYK value of 0% Cyan, 76% Magenta, 76% Yellow, and 45% Key (Black). Always verify CMYK values with your printer, as on-screen colors may differ slightly from physical prints due to gamut differences between RGB and CMYK color spaces.
Using Color #8C2222 in Design
- •This color works well as an accent in UI design when paired with neutral backgrounds.
- •Consider its contrast ratio against white and black text to ensure WCAG accessibility compliance.
- •Use tints and shades of this hue to build a cohesive color scale for your design system.