Color: #8B0000
#8B0000 Color Information
#8B0000 is a dark color. The closest websafe version is #8B0000. A complement of this color would be #008A8A, perceived brightness is 0.16, and the grayscale version is #464646.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 0°,a saturation of 99%, and a lightness of 27%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 0°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #8B0000 is composed of 55% red, 0% green and 0% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 100% yellow and 45% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 5.74, x: 0.6486, and y: 0.3306.
Color Code #8B0000
Shades of Color #8B0000
Shades are created by darkening the original color #8B0000 in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.
Tints of Color #8B0000
Tints are created by lightening the original color #8B0000 in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.
About #8B0000 Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 0°, a saturation of 100%, and a lightness of 27%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 0°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 55%.
- HEX: #8B0000
- RGB: rgb(139, 0, 0)
- HSL: hsl(0, 100%, 27%)
- HSV: hsv(0, 100%, 55%)
- CMYK: 0.00% cyan, 100.00% magenta, 100.00% yellow, 45.00% black
- XYZ: 11.26, 5.74, 0.36
- Yxy: 5.74, 0.6486, 0.3306
- Hunter Lab: 28.76, 51.46, 42.80
- CIE-Lab: 28.76, 51.46, 42.80
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 11.26, Y: 5.74, Z: 0.36. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 5.74, x: 0.6486, and y: 0.3306.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 28.76, a: 51.46, and b: 42.80. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 28.76, a: 51.46, and b: 42.80.
Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.
Triadic Colors of #8B0000
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #8B0000. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #8B0000
Monochromatic colors are variations of #8B0000, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #8B0000
The complementary color of #8B0000 is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.
CSS Examples of #8B0000
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #8b0000;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(139, 0, 0);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(0, 100%, 27%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #8b0000;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #8b0000;
}HTML Examples of #8B0000
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #8b0000; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(139, 0, 0); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(0, 100%, 27%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #8b0000;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #8b0000; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #8B0000
These colors are similar to #8B0000, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.