Information about #8E3B1A color

#8E3B1A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8E3B1A belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(142, 59, 26) (55.7% red, 23.1% green, 10.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 33 / 45 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8E3B1A presents itself as a energetic, saturated orange — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Fuzzy Wuzzy (#87421F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Saddle Brown (#8B4513) and Countdown (#922F1D).

In RGB terms — rgb(142, 59, 26) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8E3B1A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. #8E3B1A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8E3B1A color variations

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#8E3B1A 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 #8E3B1A

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

Fuzzy Wuzzy color link
Fuzzy Wuzzy

#87421F

Saddle Brown color link
Saddle Brown

#8B4513

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Mars Orange color link
Mars Orange

#964514

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Russet color link
Russet

#80461B

#8E3B1A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E3B1A
  • RGB142, 59, 26
  • CMYK0, 33, 45, 44
  • CSSrgb(142, 59, 26)
  • HSL17°, 69%, 33%
  • HSL Precise17.069°, 69.048%, 32.941%
  • HSV17°, 82%, 56%
  • HSB17°, 82%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • GLSLvec3(0.557, 0.231, 0.102)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.557, 0.231, 0.102, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.557, 0.231, 0.102)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8E3B1A
  • DECIMAL ID9321242
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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