#8a4646 - Forbidden Red color

This color reads as a warm, muted brick-red with deep brown undertones—think aged mahogany or weathered wine. It feels earthy and comforting, evoking autumn leaves, rustic leather, or vintage upholstery. Subdued rather than bright, it brings a cozy, sophisticated mood and pairs beautifully with creams, navy, olive, or metallic gold and brass accents. Use it for accent walls, upholstery, cabinetry, or branding that seeks a grounded, elegant, slightly nostalgic tone.

#8a4646 color RGB value is 138, 70, 70, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.493, 0.493, 0.459. Alternative names for that color are: forbidden red, brown, sienna, copper rust, chestnut, violet.

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Color Conversion

Name	Values	CSS
RGB(0-255)	138, 70, 70	rgb(138, 70, 70)
CMYK	0.00, 0.493, 0.493, 0.459	-
sRGB	0.541, 0.275, 0.275	rgb(54.1%, 27.5%, 27.5%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible	0.480, 0.281, 0.281	color(a98-rgb, 0.48, 0.281, 0.281)
HCT	19.2, 35.6, 38.2	color(--hct, 19.2, 24.5%, 38.2%)
HSL	0.00, 32.7, 40.8	hsl(0, 32.7%, 40.8%)
HSV	0.00, 49.3, 54.1	color(--hsv, 0, 49.3%, 54.1%)
HWB	0.00, 27.5, 45.9	hwb(0, 27.5%, 45.9%)
Lab	38.6, 29.5, 13.9	lab(38.6%, 29.5, 13.9)
P3	0.506, 0.288, 0.282	color(display-p3, 0.506, 0.288, 0.282)
XYZ D50	0.143, 0.104, 0.0532	color(xyz-d50, 0.143, 0.104, 0.053)