#8b3838 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b3838 is composed of 54.5% red, 22% green and 22% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 59.7% magenta, 59.7% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 42.6% and a lightness of 38.2%. #8b3838 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7070 with #170000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 55
    • G 22
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 60
    • Y 60
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8b3838 color description : Dark moderate red.

#8b3838 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b3838 has RGB values of R:139, G:56, B:56 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.6, Y:0.6, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9123896.

Hex triplet 8b3838 #8b3838
RGB Decimal 139, 56, 56 rgb(139,56,56)
RGB Percent 54.5, 22, 22 rgb(54.5%,22%,22%)
CMYK 0, 60, 60, 45
HSL 0°, 42.6, 38.2 hsl(0,42.6%,38.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 59.7, 54.5
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 35.211, 35.391, 17.991
XYZ 12.776, 8.604, 4.729
xyY 0.489, 0.33, 8.604
CIE-LCH 35.211, 39.702, 26.947
CIE-LUV 35.211, 59.366, 12.805
Hunter-Lab 29.333, 26.413, 10.974
Binary 10001011, 00111000, 00111000

Color Schemes with #8b3838

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Alternatives to #8b3838

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#8b3838 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b3838

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b3838;}
.background {background-color:#8b3838;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b3838;}

Shades and Tints of #8b3838

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #0d0505 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b3838

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #665e5e is the less saturated color, while #c00303 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b3838 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d4c4c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #605b4c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6d573d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #914145 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #704e45 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #784c3b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8e3e40 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population