Information about #882E2B color

#882E2B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #882E2B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(136, 46, 43) — 53.3% red, 18% green, 16.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 35 / 36 / 47. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #882E2B reads as a pleasantly vivid red and sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 almost identical to Flame Red (#86282E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Erica (#81332D) and Burnt Umber (#8A3324).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(136, 46, 43)), which gives #882E2B its character. If you plan to put text on a #882E2B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #882E2B is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#882E2B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#882E2B 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 #882E2B

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

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Erica color link
Erica

#81332D

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Raging Bull color link
Raging Bull

#7F2F2A

Vixen color link
Vixen

#81342B

Totem Pole color link
Totem Pole

#883531

Dawnbreaker color link
Dawnbreaker

#813125

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Crab Apple color link
Crab Apple

#87382F

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#882E2B
  • RGB136, 46, 43
  • CMYK0, 35, 36, 47
  • CSSrgb(136, 46, 43)
  • HSL2°, 52%, 35%
  • HSL Precise1.935°, 51.955%, 35.098%
  • HSV2°, 68%, 53%
  • HSB2°, 68%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.533, 0.180, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.533, 0.180, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.533, 0.180, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID882E2B
  • DECIMAL ID8924715
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01