Information about #8C322B color

#8C322B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8C322B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(140, 50, 43) (54.9% red, 19.6% green, 16.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 35 / 38 / 45 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8C322B presents itself as a clearly saturated earthy red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Red Kite (#913228). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Burnt Umber (#8A3324) and Totem Pole (#883531).

In RGB terms — rgb(140, 50, 43) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8C322B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. No one has named #8C322B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8C322B color variations

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#8C322B 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 #8C322B

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

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Totem Pole color link
Totem Pole

#883531

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Crab Apple color link
Crab Apple

#87382F

Thunderbird color link
Thunderbird

#923830

AErchivist color link
AErchivist

#933232

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Flash Point color link
Flash Point

#932C31

Vixen color link
Vixen

#81342B

Erica color link
Erica

#81332D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C322B
  • RGB140, 50, 43
  • CMYK0, 35, 38, 45
  • CSSrgb(140, 50, 43)
  • HSL4°, 53%, 36%
  • HSL Precise4.33°, 53.005%, 35.882%
  • HSV4°, 69%, 55%
  • HSB4°, 69%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.549, 0.196, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.549, 0.196, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.549, 0.196, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8C322B
  • DECIMAL ID9187883
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01