Information about #842A34 color

#842A34 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #842A34 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(132, 42, 52) — 51.8% red, 16.5% green, 20.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 35 / 31 / 48. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #842A34 reads as a clearly saturated warm red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Shiraz (#842833). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Flame Red (#86282E) and Lollipop (#7F2838).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(132, 42, 52)), which gives #842A34 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #842A34: 8.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.4:1 for black. #842A34 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#842A34 color variations

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#842A34 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 #842A34

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

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Lollipop color link
Lollipop

#7F2838

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Sappanwood color link
Sappanwood

#7E2639

Paprika color link
Paprika

#7C2D37

Xotic color link
Xotic

#863336

Rosehip color link
Rosehip

#842139

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

Tall Poppy color link
Tall Poppy

#853534

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#842A34
  • RGB132, 42, 52
  • CMYK0, 35, 31, 48
  • CSSrgb(132, 42, 52)
  • HSL353°, 52%, 34%
  • HSL Precise353.333°, 51.724%, 34.118%
  • HSV353°, 68%, 52%
  • HSB353°, 68%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.518
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • GLSLvec3(0.518, 0.165, 0.204)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.518, 0.165, 0.204, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.518, 0.165, 0.204)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID842A34
  • DECIMAL ID8661556
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01