Information about #8A5155 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8A5155 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(138, 81, 85) (54.1% red, 31.8% green, 33.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 22 / 21 / 46 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8A5155 is a mildly saturated warm red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Lotus (#8B504B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Half Lumberjack (#845A53) and Rosy Finch (#7F4E52).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(138, 81, 85)), which gives #8A5155 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8A5155 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8A5155 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8A5155 color variations

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#8A5155 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 #8A5155

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

Lotus color link
Lotus

#8B504B

Rosy Finch color link
Rosy Finch

#7F4E52

Dull Purple color link
Dull Purple

#7F525D

Antique Red color link
Antique Red

#7D4F51

Dark Mauve color link
Dark Mauve

#874C62

Copper Rust color link
Copper Rust

#95524C

Impulse color link
Impulse

#894961

Cannon Pink color link
Cannon Pink

#8E5164

Rose Taupe color link
Rose Taupe

#905D5D

Spicy Mix color link
Spicy Mix

#8B5F4D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A5155
  • RGB138, 81, 85
  • CMYK0, 22, 21, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 81, 85)
  • HSL356°, 26%, 43%
  • HSL Precise355.789°, 26.027%, 42.941%
  • HSV356°, 41%, 54%
  • HSB356°, 41%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.318, 0.333)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.318, 0.333, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.318, 0.333)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8A5155
  • DECIMAL ID9064789
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01