Abiding Cape for Girding

#8b2426 RGB(139,36,38)

About this color

Abiding Cape for Girding reads as dark and vivid — a red tone recorded at #8b2426, RGB(139, 36, 38).

#8b2426RGB(139, 36, 38)

HSL 359° · 59% saturation · 34% lightness

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Psychology

Dark reds carry connotations of power, authority and depth — think burgundy-tinted boardrooms and aged wine labels.

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History

Red ochre is among the oldest pigments used by humans — found in cave paintings dating back over 70,000 years, suggesting an early and enduring fascination with this hue.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark red like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, pair this red with navy for classic contrast, with gold for a rich celebratory feel, or with soft pink and dusty rose for tonal warmth.

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Color formats

Name
Abiding Cape for Girding
HEX
#8b2426
RGB
rgb(139,36,38)
RGB%
rgb(54.5%,14.1%,14.9%)
HSL
hsl(359,59%,34%)
HSV
hsv(359,74%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,74,73,45)
LAB
lab(32,43,25)
LCH
lch(32,50,30)
sRGB
(0.545,0.141,0.149)
HEX8
#8b2426ff
CSS Name
Decimal
139036038

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
59%
Hue
359°
Chroma
50
Temperature
WarmCool
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