Information about #8E6162 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8E6162 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(142, 97, 98) (55.7% red, 38% green, 38.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 17 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #8E6162 reads as a softly toned warm red and feels open and friendly. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rose Taupe (#905D5D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Promise (#936962) and Renaissance (#885A64).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(142, 97, 98)), which gives #8E6162 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8E6162 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. No one has named #8E6162 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8E6162 color variations

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#8E6162 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 #8E6162

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

Rose Taupe color link
Rose Taupe

#905D5D

Promise color link
Promise

#936962

Renaissance color link
Renaissance

#885A64

Mauve Taupe color link
Mauve Taupe

#915F6D

Copper Rose color link
Copper Rose

#996666

Ferra color link
Ferra

#876A68

Warhol color link
Warhol

#9B615F

Arabella color link
Arabella

#85636E

Cannon Pink color link
Cannon Pink

#8E5164

Deep Taupe color link
Deep Taupe

#7E5E60

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E6162
  • RGB142, 97, 98
  • CMYK0, 18, 17, 44
  • CSSrgb(142, 97, 98)
  • HSL359°, 19%, 47%
  • HSL Precise358.667°, 18.828%, 46.863%
  • HSV359°, 32%, 56%
  • HSB359°, 32%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.384
  • GLSLvec3(0.557, 0.380, 0.384)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.557, 0.380, 0.384, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.557, 0.380, 0.384)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB38%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8E6162
  • DECIMAL ID9331042
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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