Information about #8A1B05 color

#8A1B05 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8A1B05 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(138, 27, 5) (54.1% red, 10.6% green, 2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 44 / 52 / 46 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8A1B05 is a intensely saturated red that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Kenyan Copper (#7C1C05). Nearby in the Register you will also find Brown Red (#922B05) and Smokey Topaz (#832A0D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(138, 27, 5)), which gives #8A1B05 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8A1B05 color variations

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

#8A1B05 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 #8A1B05

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

Brown Red color link
Brown Red

#922B05

Smokey Topaz color link
Smokey Topaz

#832A0D

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Rust Brown color link
Rust Brown

#8B3103

Barn Red color link
Barn Red

#7C0A02

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

UP Maroon color link
UP Maroon

#7B1113

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A1B05
  • RGB138, 27, 5
  • CMYK0, 44, 52, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 27, 5)
  • HSL10°, 93%, 28%
  • HSL Precise9.925°, 93.007%, 28.039%
  • HSV10°, 96%, 54%
  • HSB10°, 96%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.020
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.106, 0.020)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.106, 0.020, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.106, 0.020)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8A1B05
  • DECIMAL ID9050885
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01