Information about #8D393B color

#8D393B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8D393B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(141, 57, 59) (55.3% red, 22.4% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 33 / 32 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8D393B is a clearly saturated earthy red that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Well Read (#8E3537). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Solid Pink (#893843) and Old Brick (#8A3335).

In RGB terms — rgb(141, 57, 59) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8D393B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. No one has named #8D393B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8D393B color variations

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#8D393B 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 #8D393B

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

Well Read color link
Well Read

#8E3537

Solid Pink color link
Solid Pink

#893843

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

Cha color link
Cha

#8C3F42

Smoky Topaz color link
Smoky Topaz

#933D41

Zinger color link
Zinger

#873D42

Xotic color link
Xotic

#863336

Prairie Sand color link
Prairie Sand

#883C32

Brandy color link
Brandy

#87413F

Stiletto color link
Stiletto

#833D3E

Pirate color link
Pirate

#902F37

Tall Poppy color link
Tall Poppy

#853534

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8D393B
  • RGB141, 57, 59
  • CMYK0, 33, 32, 45
  • CSSrgb(141, 57, 59)
  • HSL359°, 42%, 39%
  • HSL Precise358.571°, 42.424%, 38.824%
  • HSV359°, 60%, 55%
  • HSB359°, 60%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.553, 0.224, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.553, 0.224, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.553, 0.224, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8D393B
  • DECIMAL ID9255227
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01