Information about #8E3D2F color

#8E3D2F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8E3D2F belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(142, 61, 47) (55.7% red, 23.9% green, 18.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 32 / 37 / 44 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A clearly saturated warm red, #8E3D2F holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Embers (#8C3F30). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Thunderbird (#923830) and Prairie Sand (#883C32).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(142, 61, 47)), which gives #8E3D2F its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #8E3D2F: 7.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.9:1 for black. #8E3D2F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8E3D2F color variations

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#8E3D2F 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 #8E3D2F

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

Embers color link
Embers

#8C3F30

Thunderbird color link
Thunderbird

#923830

Prairie Sand color link
Prairie Sand

#883C32

Crab Apple color link
Crab Apple

#87382F

Tandoori color link
Tandoori

#8D4532

Totem Pole color link
Totem Pole

#883531

Tia Maria color link
Tia Maria

#97422D

Well Read color link
Well Read

#8E3537

Chestnut color link
Chestnut

#954535

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

#8E3D2F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E3D2F
  • RGB142, 61, 47
  • CMYK0, 32, 37, 44
  • CSSrgb(142, 61, 47)
  • HSL9°, 50%, 37%
  • HSL Precise8.842°, 50.265%, 37.059%
  • HSV9°, 67%, 56%
  • HSB9°, 67%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.557, 0.239, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.557, 0.239, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.557, 0.239, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8E3D2F
  • DECIMAL ID9321775
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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