Information about #8E7079 color

#8E7079 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8E7079 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(142, 112, 121) — 55.7% red, 43.9% green, 47.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 12 / 8 / 44. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #8E7079 reads as a calm, restrained rose 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 Kubrick (#8E7471). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bona Fide (#97777B) and Strikemaster (#946A81).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(142, 112, 121)), which gives #8E7079 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8E7079 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. #8E7079 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8E7079 color variations

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#8E7079 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 #8E7079

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

Kubrick color link
Kubrick

#8E7471

Bona Fide color link
Bona Fide

#97777B

Strikemaster color link
Strikemaster

#946A81

Graceland color link
Graceland

#877482

Half Buffalo color link
Half Buffalo

#89756F

Bazaar color link
Bazaar

#98777B

Eighth Felix color link
Eighth Felix

#897C79

Otter color link
Otter

#8F7B70

Purple Grey color link
Purple Grey

#866F85

Hurricane color link
Hurricane

#8B7E77

Reddish Grey color link
Reddish Grey

#997570

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E7079
  • RGB142, 112, 121
  • CMYK0, 12, 8, 44
  • CSSrgb(142, 112, 121)
  • HSL342°, 12%, 50%
  • HSL Precise342°, 11.811%, 49.804%
  • HSV342°, 21%, 56%
  • HSB342°, 21%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.439
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • GLSLvec3(0.557, 0.439, 0.475)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.557, 0.439, 0.475, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.557, 0.439, 0.475)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.5%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8E7079
  • DECIMAL ID9334905
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01