Information about #8A1A20 color

#8A1A20 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8A1A20 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(138, 26, 32) — 54.1% red, 10.2% green, 12.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 44 / 42 / 46. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #8A1A20 reads as a vivid, lively red and occupies the middle of the lightness scale. Expect to see shades like this in accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to True Red (#8F1D21). Slightly further away sit Strawberry Jam (#8B171A) and OU Crimson Red (#841617).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(138, 26, 32)), which gives #8A1A20 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #8A1A20: 9.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.2:1 for black. No one has named #8A1A20 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8A1A20 color variations

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#8A1A20 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 #8A1A20

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

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A1A20
  • RGB138, 26, 32
  • CMYK0, 44, 42, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 26, 32)
  • HSL357°, 68%, 32%
  • HSL Precise356.786°, 68.293%, 32.157%
  • HSV357°, 81%, 54%
  • HSB357°, 81%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.102, 0.125)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.102, 0.125, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.102, 0.125)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8A1A20
  • DECIMAL ID9050656
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01