Information about #8A192C color

#8A192C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8A192C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(138, 25, 44) — 54.1% red, 9.8% green, 17.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 44 / 37 / 46. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8A192C presents itself as a vivid, lively warm red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Antique Ruby (#841B2D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fast Lane (#892431) and True Red (#8F1D21).

The recipe behind #8A192C is rgb(138, 25, 44), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #8A192C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8A192C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8A192C color variations

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#8A192C 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 #8A192C

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

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Claret color link
Claret

#7F1734

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Rosehip color link
Rosehip

#842139

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Royal Red color link
Royal Red

#9B1C31

Geronimo color link
Geronimo

#88213C

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A192C
  • RGB138, 25, 44
  • CMYK0, 44, 37, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 25, 44)
  • HSL350°, 69%, 32%
  • HSL Precise349.912°, 69.325%, 31.961%
  • HSV350°, 82%, 54%
  • HSB350°, 82%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.098
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.098, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.098, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.098, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8A192C
  • DECIMAL ID9050412
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01