Kiss of a Vampire color: hex code #8A0009
Kiss of a Vampire has the hex code #8A0009. It is a dark, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.1% red, 0% green and 3.5% blue (138, 0, 9).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 100% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 93% yellow and 46% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.07:1).
Kiss of a Vampire (#8A0009) color codes
| HEX | #8A0009 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(138, 0, 9) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.1%, 0%, 3.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 100%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 100%, 54%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 100%, 93%, 46%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.91, 50.88, 37.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.91, 63.14, 36.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.532, 5.425, 0.751) | |
| Decimal | 9043977 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Kiss of a Vampire, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #8A0009 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #8A0009 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #8A0009 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#373006Protanopia
no red cones#564c00Deuteranopia
no green cones#990007Tritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8a0009; }
.text { color: #8a0009; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8a0009; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(138 0 9 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8a0009, #8a3c00); }Similar colors
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See #8A0009 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #8A0009?
- #8A0009 is a dark, vivid red known as Kiss of a Vampire. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Kiss of a Vampire?
- The RGB value is 138, 0, 9: 138 red, 0 green and 9 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Kiss of a Vampire?
- The complementary color is #008A81, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8A0009?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 and white text 10.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.