Information about #8A1E2E color

#8A1E2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8A1E2E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(138, 30, 46) (54.1% red, 11.8% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 42 / 36 / 46 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8A1E2E presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Antique Ruby (#841B2D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Fast Lane (#892431) and Flame Red (#86282E).

In RGB terms — rgb(138, 30, 46) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #8A1E2E: 9.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8A1E2E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8A1E2E color variations

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#8A1E2E 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 #8A1E2E

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

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Rosehip color link
Rosehip

#842139

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Claret color link
Claret

#7F1734

Geronimo color link
Geronimo

#88213C

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A1E2E
  • RGB138, 30, 46
  • CMYK0, 42, 36, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 30, 46)
  • HSL351°, 64%, 33%
  • HSL Precise351.111°, 64.286%, 32.941%
  • HSV351°, 78%, 54%
  • HSB351°, 78%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.118, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.118, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.118, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8A1E2E
  • DECIMAL ID9051694
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01