Information about #8E5260 color

#8E5260 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8E5260 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(142, 82, 96) — 55.7% red, 32.2% green, 37.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 24 / 18 / 44. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #8E5260 reads as a softly balanced red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cannon Pink (#8E5164). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vin Rouge (#955264) and Dark Mauve (#874C62).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(142, 82, 96)), which gives #8E5260 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8E5260 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. #8E5260 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8E5260 color variations

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

#8E5260 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 #8E5260

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

Cannon Pink color link
Cannon Pink

#8E5164

Vin Rouge color link
Vin Rouge

#955264

Dark Mauve color link
Dark Mauve

#874C62

Impulse color link
Impulse

#894961

Renaissance color link
Renaissance

#885A64

Rose Taupe color link
Rose Taupe

#905D5D

Cadillac color link
Cadillac

#984961

Dull Purple color link
Dull Purple

#7F525D

Bordello color link
Bordello

#974462

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E5260
  • RGB142, 82, 96
  • CMYK0, 24, 18, 44
  • CSSrgb(142, 82, 96)
  • HSL346°, 27%, 44%
  • HSL Precise346°, 26.786%, 43.922%
  • HSV346°, 42%, 56%
  • HSB346°, 42%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.376
  • GLSLvec3(0.557, 0.322, 0.376)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.557, 0.322, 0.376, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.557, 0.322, 0.376)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB37.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8E5260
  • DECIMAL ID9327200
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01