#8c2c24 - Borscht color

A deep, warm brick red with strong brown undertones, evoking baked clay and aged leather. It reads as autumnal and earthy—think terracotta rooftops, mulled wine, and cinnamon bark—offering cozy, vintage character. This color brings richness and quiet intensity to interiors, textiles, and branding, working well as an accent against muted sage, warm beige, soft gold, or deep navy. Use it to convey comfort, heritage, rustic elegance, or subtle drama without overwhelming lighter, neutral palettes.

color #8c2c24

#8c2c24 color RGB value is 140, 44, 36, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.686, 0.743, 0.451. Alternative names for that color are: borscht, brown, burnt umber, chestnut, red.

Color Conversion

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Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
140, 44, 36
rgb(140, 44, 36)
CMYK
0.00, 0.686, 0.743, 0.451
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sRGB
0.549, 0.173, 0.141
rgb(54.9% 17.3% 14.1%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.475, 0.188, 0.161
color(a98-rgb 0.475 0.188 0.161)
HCT
25.6, 54.7, 32.9
color(--hct 25.6 37.8% 32.9%)
HSL
4.62, 59.1, 34.5
hsl(4.62 59.1% 34.5%)
HSV
4.62, 74.3, 54.9
color(--hsv 4.62 74.3% 54.9%)
HWB
4.62, 14.1, 45.1
hwb(4.62 14.1% 45.1%)
Lab
33.5, 41.0, 28.7
lab(33.5 41 28.7)
P3
0.507, 0.200, 0.162
color(display-p3 0.507 0.2 0.162)
XYZ D50
0.127, 0.0775, 0.0187
color(xyz-d50 0.127 0.077 0.019)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#8c2c24
RGB:140 44 36
HSL:4.62deg 59.09% 34.51%
HEX:#24848c
RGB:36 132 140
HSL:184.62deg 59.09% 34.51%

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