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Information about #8D2229 color

#8D2229 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8D2229 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(141, 34, 41) (55.3% red, 13.3% green, 16.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 42 / 39 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A strongly colored earthy red, #8D2229 holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Vivid Auburn (#922724). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Fast Lane (#892431) and True Red (#8F1D21).

The recipe behind #8D2229 is rgb(141, 34, 41), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #8D2229 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. No one has named #8D2229 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8D2229 color variations

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

#8D2229 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 #8D2229

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

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

Flash Point color link
Flash Point

#932C31

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Red Hot color link
Red Hot

#952B32

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8D2229
  • RGB141, 34, 41
  • CMYK0, 42, 39, 45
  • CSSrgb(141, 34, 41)
  • HSL356°, 61%, 34%
  • HSL Precise356.075°, 61.143%, 34.314%
  • HSV356°, 76%, 55%
  • HSB356°, 76%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • GLSLvec3(0.553, 0.133, 0.161)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.553, 0.133, 0.161, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.553, 0.133, 0.161)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8D2229
  • DECIMAL ID9249321
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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