#8c5542 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c5542 is composed of 54.9% red, 33.3% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 39.3% magenta, 52.9% yellow and 45.1% black. It has a hue angle of 15.4 degrees, a saturation of 35.9% and a lightness of 40.4%. #8c5542 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaa84 with #190000. Closest websafe color is: #996633.

    • R 55
    • G 33
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 39
    • Y 53
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#8c5542 color description : Dark moderate orange.

#8c5542 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c5542 has RGB values of R:140, G:85, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.39, Y:0.53, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 9196866.

Hex triplet 8c5542 #8c5542
RGB Decimal 140, 85, 66 rgb(140,85,66)
RGB Percent 54.9, 33.3, 25.9 rgb(54.9%,33.3%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 39, 53, 45
HSL 15.4°, 35.9, 40.4 hsl(15.4,35.9%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 15.4°, 52.9, 54.9
Web Safe 996633 #996633
CIE-LAB 41.949, 20.707, 20.687
XYZ 15.047, 12.467, 6.768
xyY 0.439, 0.364, 12.467
CIE-LCH 41.949, 29.27, 44.973
CIE-LUV 41.949, 39.729, 19.781
Hunter-Lab 35.308, 14.282, 13.351
Binary 10001100, 01010101, 01000010

Color Schemes with #8c5542

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Alternatives to #8c5542

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#8c5542 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8c5542

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c5542;}
.background {background-color:#8c5542;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c5542;}

Shades and Tints of #8c5542

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, #070403 is the darkest color, while #fcf9f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c5542

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c6462 is the less saturated color, while #cb3603 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c5542 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
  • #636363 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6b605c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726a51 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f6649 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #935a60 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7b624b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #846046 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #905855 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population