Information about #8A323D color

#8A323D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8A323D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(138, 50, 61) — 54.1% red, 19.6% green, 23.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 35 / 30 / 46. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8A323D presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Well Read (#8E3537). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Old Brick (#8A3335) and Xotic (#863336).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(138, 50, 61)), which gives #8A323D its character. If you plan to put text on a #8A323D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8A323D color variations

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#8A323D 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 #8A323D

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

Well Read color link
Well Read

#8E3537

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

Xotic color link
Xotic

#863336

Solid Pink color link
Solid Pink

#893843

Pirate color link
Pirate

#902F37

Tall Poppy color link
Tall Poppy

#853534

Zinger color link
Zinger

#873D42

Totem Pole color link
Totem Pole

#883531

Stiletto color link
Stiletto

#833D3E

Sensual Red color link
Sensual Red

#902742

Cha color link
Cha

#8C3F42

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A323D
  • RGB138, 50, 61
  • CMYK0, 35, 30, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 50, 61)
  • HSL353°, 47%, 37%
  • HSL Precise352.5°, 46.809%, 36.863%
  • HSV353°, 64%, 54%
  • HSB353°, 64%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.196, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.196, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.196, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8A323D
  • DECIMAL ID9056829
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01