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Information about #8B1F59 color

#8B1F59 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8B1F59 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(139, 31, 89) (54.5% red, 12.2% green, 34.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 42 / 20 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated rose, #8B1F59 holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Dark Raspberry (#872657). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Smooch (#7E2056) and Rose Bud Cherry (#8A2D52).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(139, 31, 89)), which gives #8B1F59 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8B1F59 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8B1F59 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#8B1F59 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 #8B1F59

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

Smooch color link
Smooch

#7E2056

French Plum color link
French Plum

#811453

Disco color link
Disco

#892D4F

Tickled Pink color link
Tickled Pink

#962C54

Boysenberry color link
Boysenberry

#873260

Sassy color link
Sassy

#7E2A65

Yayapink color link
Yayapink

#85075B

Sensual Red color link
Sensual Red

#902742

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8B1F59
  • RGB139, 31, 89
  • CMYK0, 42, 20, 45
  • CSSrgb(139, 31, 89)
  • HSL328°, 64%, 33%
  • HSL Precise327.778°, 63.529%, 33.333%
  • HSV328°, 78%, 55%
  • HSB328°, 78%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.349
  • GLSLvec3(0.545, 0.122, 0.349)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.545, 0.122, 0.349, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.545, 0.122, 0.349)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.9%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8B1F59
  • DECIMAL ID9117529
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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