Information about #8E5257 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8E5257 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(142, 82, 87) (55.7% red, 32.2% green, 34.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 24 / 22 / 44 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8E5257 presents itself as a softly balanced red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Lotus (#8B504B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rose Taupe (#905D5D) and Pastel Burgundy (#974C5E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(142, 82, 87)), which gives #8E5257 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8E5257 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. #8E5257 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8E5257 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#8E5257 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#8E5257 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#8E5257 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#8E5257 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#8E5257 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
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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
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#52758E
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#528E6B
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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
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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
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#578E52
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#52578E
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#8E8952
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#528E89
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#52578E
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#758E52
#758E52

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#528E89
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#6B528E
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Nearest named colors to #8E5257

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

Lotus color link
Lotus

#8B504B

Rose Taupe color link
Rose Taupe

#905D5D

Pastel Burgundy color link
Pastel Burgundy

#974C5E

Copper Rust color link
Copper Rust

#95524C

Cannon Pink color link
Cannon Pink

#8E5164

Half Lumberjack color link
Half Lumberjack

#845A53

Dark Mauve color link
Dark Mauve

#874C62

Impulse color link
Impulse

#894961

Vin Rouge color link
Vin Rouge

#955264

Dull Purple color link
Dull Purple

#7F525D

Rosy Finch color link
Rosy Finch

#7F4E52

Renaissance color link
Renaissance

#885A64

#8E5257 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E5257
  • RGB142, 82, 87
  • CMYK0, 24, 22, 44
  • CSSrgb(142, 82, 87)
  • HSL355°, 27%, 44%
  • HSL Precise355°, 26.786%, 43.922%
  • HSV355°, 42%, 56%
  • HSB355°, 42%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.341
  • GLSLvec3(0.557, 0.322, 0.341)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.557, 0.322, 0.341, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.557, 0.322, 0.341)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8E5257
  • DECIMAL ID9327191
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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