Information about #8A2E34 color

#8A2E34 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8A2E34 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(138, 46, 52) — 54.1% red, 18% green, 20.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 36 / 34 / 46. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8A2E34 presents itself as a confidently colored red — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Old Brick (#8A3335). Nearby in the Register you will also find Xotic (#863336) and Pirate (#902F37).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(138, 46, 52)), which gives #8A2E34 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8A2E34 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. #8A2E34 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8A2E34 color variations

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#8A2E34 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 #8A2E34

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

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

Xotic color link
Xotic

#863336

Pirate color link
Pirate

#902F37

Totem Pole color link
Totem Pole

#883531

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Tall Poppy color link
Tall Poppy

#853534

Well Read color link
Well Read

#8E3537

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

Flash Point color link
Flash Point

#932C31

AErchivist color link
AErchivist

#933232

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A2E34
  • RGB138, 46, 52
  • CMYK0, 36, 34, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 46, 52)
  • HSL356°, 50%, 36%
  • HSL Precise356.087°, 50%, 36.078%
  • HSV356°, 67%, 54%
  • HSB356°, 67%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.180, 0.204)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.180, 0.204, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.180, 0.204)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8A2E34
  • DECIMAL ID9055796
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01