Information about #8A5E75 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8A5E75 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(138, 94, 117) (54.1% red, 36.9% green, 45.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 17 / 8 / 46 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8A5E75 is a softly toned pink-red rose that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dusky Purple (#895B7B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Arabella (#85636E) and Mauve Taupe (#915F6D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(138, 94, 117)), which gives #8A5E75 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8A5E75 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.9:1. No one has named #8A5E75 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8A5E75 color variations

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#8A5E75 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 #8A5E75

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

Dusky Purple color link
Dusky Purple

#895B7B

Arabella color link
Arabella

#85636E

Mauve Taupe color link
Mauve Taupe

#915F6D

Falcon color link
Falcon

#7F626D

Viola Purple color link
Viola Purple

#7E587E

Sugar Plum color link
Sugar Plum

#914E75

Renaissance color link
Renaissance

#885A64

De Janeiro color link
De Janeiro

#856684

Ferra color link
Ferra

#876A68

Strikemaster color link
Strikemaster

#946A81

Dusty Purple color link
Dusty Purple

#825F87

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A5E75
  • RGB138, 94, 117
  • CMYK0, 17, 8, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 94, 117)
  • HSL329°, 19%, 45%
  • HSL Precise328.636°, 18.966%, 45.49%
  • HSV329°, 32%, 54%
  • HSB329°, 32%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.459
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.369, 0.459)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.369, 0.459, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.369, 0.459)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.9%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8A5E75
  • DECIMAL ID9068149
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01