Information about #862C3B color

#862C3B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #862C3B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(134, 44, 59) — 52.5% red, 17.3% green, 23.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 35 / 29 / 47. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #862C3B reads as a confidently colored 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 Lollipop (#7F2838). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Xotic (#863336) and Shiraz (#842833).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(134, 44, 59)), which gives #862C3B its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #862C3B: 8.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.4:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #862C3B is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#862C3B color variations

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#862C3B 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 #862C3B

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

Lollipop color link
Lollipop

#7F2838

Xotic color link
Xotic

#863336

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

Sappanwood color link
Sappanwood

#7E2639

Paprika color link
Paprika

#7C2D37

Pirate color link
Pirate

#902F37

Geronimo color link
Geronimo

#88213C

Rosehip color link
Rosehip

#842139

Tall Poppy color link
Tall Poppy

#853534

Well Read color link
Well Read

#8E3537

#862C3B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#862C3B
  • RGB134, 44, 59
  • CMYK0, 35, 29, 47
  • CSSrgb(134, 44, 59)
  • HSL350°, 51%, 35%
  • HSL Precise350°, 50.562%, 34.902%
  • HSV350°, 67%, 53%
  • HSB350°, 67%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.525, 0.173, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.525, 0.173, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.525, 0.173, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID862C3B
  • DECIMAL ID8793147
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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