Information about #8C0C19 color

#8C0C19 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8C0C19 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(140, 12, 25) (54.9% red, 4.7% green, 9.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 50 / 45 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #8C0C19 reads as a vivid, lively red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Strawberry Jam (#8B171A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Inferno Raven Red (#8C0015) and OU Crimson Red (#841617).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(140, 12, 25)), which gives #8C0C19 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8C0C19 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8C0C19 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8C0C19 color variations

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

#8C0C19 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 #8C0C19

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

Crovazhan color link
Crovazhan

#7F0B16

Red Devil color link
Red Devil

#860111

Carmine color link
Carmine

#960018

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Code Red color link
Code Red

#880025

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

Burgundy color link
Burgundy

#800020

UP Maroon color link
UP Maroon

#7B1113

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C0C19
  • RGB140, 12, 25
  • CMYK0, 50, 45, 45
  • CSSrgb(140, 12, 25)
  • HSL354°, 84%, 30%
  • HSL Precise353.906°, 84.211%, 29.804%
  • HSV354°, 91%, 55%
  • HSB354°, 91%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.098
  • GLSLvec3(0.549, 0.047, 0.098)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.549, 0.047, 0.098, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.549, 0.047, 0.098)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.8%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8C0C19
  • DECIMAL ID9178137
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01