Information about #8C3B4D color

#8C3B4D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8C3B4D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(140, 59, 77) — 54.9% red, 23.1% green, 30.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 32 / 25 / 45. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #8C3B4D reads as a clearly saturated warm red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cordovan (#893F45). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Erotic (#94414C) and Plum Purple (#8F4155).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(140, 59, 77)), which gives #8C3B4D its character. If you plan to put text on a #8C3B4D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. No one has named #8C3B4D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8C3B4D color variations

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#8C3B4D 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 #8C3B4D

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

Cordovan color link
Cordovan

#893F45

Erotic color link
Erotic

#94414C

Plum Purple color link
Plum Purple

#8F4155

Solid Pink color link
Solid Pink

#893843

Cha color link
Cha

#8C3F42

Camelot color link
Camelot

#803A4B

Zinger color link
Zinger

#873D42

Orbit color link
Orbit

#874748

Smoky Topaz color link
Smoky Topaz

#933D41

Disco color link
Disco

#892D4F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C3B4D
  • RGB140, 59, 77
  • CMYK0, 32, 25, 45
  • CSSrgb(140, 59, 77)
  • HSL347°, 41%, 39%
  • HSL Precise346.667°, 40.704%, 39.02%
  • HSV347°, 58%, 55%
  • HSB347°, 58%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • GLSLvec3(0.549, 0.231, 0.302)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.549, 0.231, 0.302, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.549, 0.231, 0.302)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8C3B4D
  • DECIMAL ID9190221
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01