Information about #8D3442 color

#8D3442 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8D3442 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(141, 52, 66) — 55.3% red, 20.4% green, 25.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 35 / 29 / 45. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8D3442 presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Solid Pink (#893843). Nearby in the Register you will also find Zinger (#873D42) and Smoky Topaz (#933D41).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(141, 52, 66)), which gives #8D3442 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8D3442 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. #8D3442 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8D3442 color variations

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

#8D3442 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 #8D3442

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

Solid Pink color link
Solid Pink

#893843

Zinger color link
Zinger

#873D42

Smoky Topaz color link
Smoky Topaz

#933D41

Cha color link
Cha

#8C3F42

Well Read color link
Well Read

#8E3537

Cordovan color link
Cordovan

#893F45

Pirate color link
Pirate

#902F37

Sensual Red color link
Sensual Red

#902742

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

Xotic color link
Xotic

#863336

Stiletto color link
Stiletto

#833D3E

Brandy color link
Brandy

#87413F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8D3442
  • RGB141, 52, 66
  • CMYK0, 35, 29, 45
  • CSSrgb(141, 52, 66)
  • HSL351°, 46%, 38%
  • HSL Precise350.562°, 46.114%, 37.843%
  • HSV351°, 63%, 55%
  • HSB351°, 63%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.553, 0.204, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.553, 0.204, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.553, 0.204, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8D3442
  • DECIMAL ID9253954
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01