Information about #D8485D color

#D8485D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #D8485D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(216, 72, 93) (84.7% red, 28.2% green, 36.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 67 / 57 / 15 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #D8485D reads as a energetic, saturated red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Dark Terra Cotta (#CC4E5C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mandy (#CD525B) and Faded Red (#D3494E).

In RGB terms — rgb(216, 72, 93) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #D8485D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.2:1. #D8485D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#D8485D color variations

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

#D8485D 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 #D8485D

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

Mandy color link
Mandy

#CD525B

Faded Red color link
Faded Red

#D3494E

Brick Red color link
Brick Red

#CB4154

Deep Rose color link
Deep Rose

#C74767

Pale Red color link
Pale Red

#D9544D

Miss Hussy color link
Miss Hussy

#C44762

Cabaret color link
Cabaret

#CD526C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D8485D
  • RGB216, 72, 93
  • CMYK0, 67, 57, 15
  • CSSrgb(216, 72, 93)
  • HSL351°, 65%, 56%
  • HSL Precise351.25°, 64.865%, 56.471%
  • HSV351°, 67%, 85%
  • HSB351°, 67%, 85%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.847
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • GLSLvec3(0.847, 0.282, 0.365)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.847, 0.282, 0.365, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.847, 0.282, 0.365)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB84.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDD8485D
  • DECIMAL ID14174301
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01