Information about #8E693F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8E693F belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(142, 105, 63) — 55.7% red, 41.2% green, 24.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 15 / 31 / 44. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8E693F is a softly balanced amber-leaning orange 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 a hair away from Authentic (#8A6843). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bullwhip (#8F7040) and Bullion (#956A3E).

The recipe behind #8E693F is rgb(142, 105, 63), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #8E693F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. #8E693F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8E693F color variations

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#8E693F 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 #8E693F

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

Authentic color link
Authentic

#8A6843

Bullwhip color link
Bullwhip

#8F7040

Bullion color link
Bullion

#956A3E

Mckenzie color link
Mckenzie

#8C6338

Driftwood color link
Driftwood

#8F6F48

Triumph color link
Triumph

#89603A

Dark Buff color link
Dark Buff

#976638

Cocoa color link
Cocoa

#875F42

Dirt Brown color link
Dirt Brown

#836539

Raw Umber color link
Raw Umber

#826644

Dark Wood color link
Dark Wood

#855E42

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E693F
  • RGB142, 105, 63
  • CMYK0, 15, 31, 44
  • CSSrgb(142, 105, 63)
  • HSL32°, 39%, 40%
  • HSL Precise31.899°, 38.537%, 40.196%
  • HSV32°, 56%, 56%
  • HSB32°, 56%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.412
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • GLSLvec3(0.557, 0.412, 0.247)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.557, 0.412, 0.247, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.557, 0.412, 0.247)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.7%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8E693F
  • DECIMAL ID9333055
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01