Information about #8E4560 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8E4560 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(142, 69, 96) (55.7% red, 27.1% green, 37.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 29 / 18 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8E4560 presents itself as a softly balanced rose — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Impulse (#894961). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bordello (#974462) and Dark Mauve (#874C62).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(142, 69, 96)), which gives #8E4560 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8E4560 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. #8E4560 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8E4560 color variations

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#8E4560 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 #8E4560

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

#8E4560 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E4560
  • RGB142, 69, 96
  • CMYK0, 29, 18, 44
  • CSSrgb(142, 69, 96)
  • HSL338°, 35%, 41%
  • HSL Precise337.808°, 34.597%, 41.373%
  • HSV338°, 51%, 56%
  • HSB338°, 51%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.376
  • GLSLvec3(0.557, 0.271, 0.376)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.557, 0.271, 0.376, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.557, 0.271, 0.376)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB37.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8E4560
  • DECIMAL ID9323872
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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