Information about #8C686B color

#8C686B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8C686B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(140, 104, 107) (54.9% red, 40.8% green, 42% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 13 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #8C686B reads as a calm, restrained red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Ferra (#876A68). Nearby in the Register you will also find Arabella (#85636E) and Mauve Taupe (#915F6D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(140, 104, 107)), which gives #8C686B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 4.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 4.3:1. No one has named #8C686B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8C686B color variations

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

#8C686B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#A48587

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#BBA3A5

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#D1C2C3

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#E8E0E1

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White

#FFFFFF

#8C686B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#705355

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#543E40

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#38292A

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#1C1415

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Black

#000000

#8C686B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#877173

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#847577

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Grey

#808080

#8C686B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#8C8268

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#8C6879

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#8C6888

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#82688C

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#8C686B 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
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#688D8A
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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
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#687D8D
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#688D77
#688D77

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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
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#8D687D
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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
#8C686B
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#6B8D68
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#686B8D
#686B8D

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#8D8A68
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#688D8A
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#686B8D
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#8C686B
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#7D8D68
#7D8D68

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#688D8A
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#77688D
#77688D

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Nearest named colors to #8C686B

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

Ferra color link
Ferra

#876A68

Arabella color link
Arabella

#85636E

Mauve Taupe color link
Mauve Taupe

#915F6D

Promise color link
Promise

#936962

Quarter Lumberjack color link
Quarter Lumberjack

#96706B

Kubrick color link
Kubrick

#8E7471

Half Buffalo color link
Half Buffalo

#89756F

Copper Rose color link
Copper Rose

#996666

Falcon color link
Falcon

#7F626D

Renaissance color link
Renaissance

#885A64

Dark Chestnut color link
Dark Chestnut

#986960

Sand Dune color link
Sand Dune

#867665

#8C686B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C686B
  • RGB140, 104, 107
  • CMYK0, 14, 13, 45
  • CSSrgb(140, 104, 107)
  • HSL355°, 15%, 48%
  • HSL Precise355°, 14.754%, 47.843%
  • HSV355°, 26%, 55%
  • HSB355°, 26%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • GLSLvec3(0.549, 0.408, 0.420)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.549, 0.408, 0.420, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.549, 0.408, 0.420)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8C686B
  • DECIMAL ID9201771
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited897 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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