Information about #8F505D color

#8F505D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8F505D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(143, 80, 93) (56.1% red, 31.4% green, 36.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 25 / 20 / 44 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8F505D is a moderately toned earthy red that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cannon Pink (#8E5164). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pastel Burgundy (#974C5E) and Vin Rouge (#955264).

In RGB terms — rgb(143, 80, 93) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8F505D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. No one has named #8F505D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8F505D color variations

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#8F505D 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 #8F505D

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

Impulse color link
Impulse

#894961

Dark Mauve color link
Dark Mauve

#874C62

Cadillac color link
Cadillac

#984961

Rose Taupe color link
Rose Taupe

#905D5D

Renaissance color link
Renaissance

#885A64

Bordello color link
Bordello

#974462

Dull Purple color link
Dull Purple

#7F525D

Plum Purple color link
Plum Purple

#8F4155

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8F505D
  • RGB143, 80, 93
  • CMYK0, 25, 20, 44
  • CSSrgb(143, 80, 93)
  • HSL348°, 28%, 44%
  • HSL Precise347.619°, 28.251%, 43.725%
  • HSV348°, 44%, 56%
  • HSB348°, 44%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • GLSLvec3(0.561, 0.314, 0.365)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.561, 0.314, 0.365, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.561, 0.314, 0.365)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB56.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8F505D
  • DECIMAL ID9392221
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01