Information about #8D2E2A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8D2E2A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(141, 46, 42) (55.3% red, 18% green, 16.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 37 / 39 / 45 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8D2E2A presents itself as a clearly saturated warm red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Red Kite (#913228). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dyestalk Red (#913225) and Burnt Umber (#8A3324).

The recipe behind #8D2E2A is rgb(141, 46, 42), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #8D2E2A: 8.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.6:1 for black. #8D2E2A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8D2E2A color variations

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#8D2E2A 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 #8D2E2A

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

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Flash Point color link
Flash Point

#932C31

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

AErchivist color link
AErchivist

#933232

Totem Pole color link
Totem Pole

#883531

Red Hot color link
Red Hot

#952B32

#8D2E2A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8D2E2A
  • RGB141, 46, 42
  • CMYK0, 37, 39, 45
  • CSSrgb(141, 46, 42)
  • HSL2°, 54%, 36%
  • HSL Precise2.424°, 54.098%, 35.882%
  • HSV2°, 70%, 55%
  • HSB2°, 70%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.553, 0.180, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.553, 0.180, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.553, 0.180, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8D2E2A
  • DECIMAL ID9252394
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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