Information about #803A38 color

#803A38 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #803A38 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(128, 58, 56) (50.2% red, 22.7% green, 22% blue), or CMYK 0 / 27 / 28 / 50 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #803A38 reads as a softly balanced red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Deep Scarlet (#7B3B3A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Stiletto (#833D3E) and Red Robin (#7D4138).

In RGB terms — rgb(128, 58, 56) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #803A38 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#803A38 color variations

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#803A38 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #803A38

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Deep Scarlet color link
Deep Scarlet

#7B3B3A

Stiletto color link
Stiletto

#833D3E

Red Robin color link
Red Robin

#7D4138

Tall Poppy color link
Tall Poppy

#853534

Xotic color link
Xotic

#863336

Prairie Sand color link
Prairie Sand

#883C32

Sunspot color link
Sunspot

#7E372E

Mustang color link
Mustang

#7F352E

Crab Apple color link
Crab Apple

#87382F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#803A38
  • RGB128, 58, 56
  • CMYK0, 27, 28, 50
  • CSSrgb(128, 58, 56)
  • HSL2°, 39%, 36%
  • HSL Precise1.667°, 39.13%, 36.078%
  • HSV2°, 56%, 50%
  • HSB2°, 56%, 50%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.502
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.502, 0.227, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.502, 0.227, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.502, 0.227, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB50.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID803A38
  • DECIMAL ID8403512
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01