Information about #8C3E1D color

#8C3E1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8C3E1D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(140, 62, 29) (54.9% red, 24.3% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 31 / 44 / 45 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8C3E1D is a energetic, saturated amber-leaning orange that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Fuzzy Wuzzy (#87421F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Saddle Brown (#8B4513) and Burnt Umber (#8A3324).

The recipe behind #8C3E1D is rgb(140, 62, 29), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 7.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.8:1. No one has named #8C3E1D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8C3E1D color variations

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#8C3E1D 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 #8C3E1D

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

Fuzzy Wuzzy color link
Fuzzy Wuzzy

#87421F

Saddle Brown color link
Saddle Brown

#8B4513

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Russet color link
Russet

#80461B

Rope color link
Rope

#8E4D1E

Mars Orange color link
Mars Orange

#964514

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Charisma color link
Charisma

#854926

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Rich Brown color link
Rich Brown

#964C1D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C3E1D
  • RGB140, 62, 29
  • CMYK0, 31, 44, 45
  • CSSrgb(140, 62, 29)
  • HSL18°, 66%, 33%
  • HSL Precise17.838°, 65.68%, 33.137%
  • HSV18°, 79%, 55%
  • HSB18°, 79%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.549, 0.243, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.549, 0.243, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.549, 0.243, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8C3E1D
  • DECIMAL ID9190941
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01