Information about #8D2E1B color

#8D2E1B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8D2E1B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(141, 46, 27) — 55.3% red, 18% green, 10.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 37 / 45 / 45. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #8D2E1B reads as a strongly colored warm red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rich Red Brown (#8A2D1C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Red Brown (#8B2E16) and Countdown (#922F1D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(141, 46, 27)), which gives #8D2E1B its character. If you plan to put text on a #8D2E1B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. No one has named #8D2E1B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8D2E1B color variations

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#8D2E1B 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 #8D2E1B

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

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Dawnbreaker color link
Dawnbreaker

#813125

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Smokey Topaz color link
Smokey Topaz

#832A0D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8D2E1B
  • RGB141, 46, 27
  • CMYK0, 37, 45, 45
  • CSSrgb(141, 46, 27)
  • HSL10°, 68%, 33%
  • HSL Precise10°, 67.857%, 32.941%
  • HSV10°, 81%, 55%
  • HSB10°, 81%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.553, 0.180, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.553, 0.180, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.553, 0.180, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8D2E1B
  • DECIMAL ID9252379
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01