Information about #8E3B1F color

#8E3B1F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8E3B1F belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(142, 59, 31) — 55.7% red, 23.1% green, 12.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 33 / 44 / 44. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8E3B1F is a energetic, saturated amber-leaning orange that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Fuzzy Wuzzy (#87421F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Burnt Umber (#8A3324) and Dyestalk Red (#913225).

In RGB terms — rgb(142, 59, 31) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8E3B1F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. #8E3B1F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8E3B1F color variations

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#8E3B1F 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 #8E3B1F

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

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Saddle Brown color link
Saddle Brown

#8B4513

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Mars Orange color link
Mars Orange

#964514

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

#8E3B1F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E3B1F
  • RGB142, 59, 31
  • CMYK0, 33, 44, 44
  • CSSrgb(142, 59, 31)
  • HSL15°, 64%, 34%
  • HSL Precise15.135°, 64.162%, 33.922%
  • HSV15°, 78%, 56%
  • HSB15°, 78%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.557, 0.231, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.557, 0.231, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.557, 0.231, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8E3B1F
  • DECIMAL ID9321247
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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