Information about #8A6677 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8A6677 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(138, 102, 119) (54.1% red, 40% green, 46.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 7 / 46 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #8A6677 reads as a calm, restrained rose and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Arabella (#85636E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dusky Purple (#895B7B) and De Janeiro (#856684).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(138, 102, 119)), which gives #8A6677 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8A6677 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. #8A6677 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8A6677 color variations

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#8A6677 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 #8A6677

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

Arabella color link
Arabella

#85636E

Dusky Purple color link
Dusky Purple

#895B7B

De Janeiro color link
De Janeiro

#856684

Mauve Taupe color link
Mauve Taupe

#915F6D

Strikemaster color link
Strikemaster

#946A81

Falcon color link
Falcon

#7F626D

Kubrick color link
Kubrick

#8E7471

Ferra color link
Ferra

#876A68

Half Buffalo color link
Half Buffalo

#89756F

Purple Grey color link
Purple Grey

#866F85

Old Lavender color link
Old Lavender

#796878

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A6677
  • RGB138, 102, 119
  • CMYK0, 14, 7, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 102, 119)
  • HSL332°, 15%, 47%
  • HSL Precise331.667°, 15%, 47.059%
  • HSV332°, 26%, 54%
  • HSB332°, 26%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.467
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.400, 0.467)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.400, 0.467, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.400, 0.467)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB46.7%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8A6677
  • DECIMAL ID9070199
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01