Information about #89232C color

#89232C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #89232C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(137, 35, 44) — 53.7% red, 13.7% green, 17.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 40 / 36 / 46. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#89232C is a confidently colored earthy red that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Fast Lane (#892431). Nearby in the Register you will also find Flame Red (#86282E) and Antique Ruby (#841B2D).

In RGB terms — rgb(137, 35, 44) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #89232C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. #89232C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#89232C color variations

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#89232C 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 #89232C

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

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Rosehip color link
Rosehip

#842139

Flash Point color link
Flash Point

#932C31

Red Hot color link
Red Hot

#952B32

#89232C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#89232C
  • RGB137, 35, 44
  • CMYK0, 40, 36, 46
  • CSSrgb(137, 35, 44)
  • HSL355°, 59%, 34%
  • HSL Precise354.706°, 59.302%, 33.725%
  • HSV355°, 74%, 54%
  • HSB355°, 74%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.537
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.537, 0.137, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.537, 0.137, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.537, 0.137, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID89232C
  • DECIMAL ID8987436
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01