Information about #85191B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #85191B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(133, 25, 27) (52.2% red, 9.8% green, 10.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 42 / 42 / 48 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated earthy red, #85191B holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from OU Crimson Red (#841617). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Falu Red (#801818) and Strawberry Jam (#8B171A).

In RGB terms — rgb(133, 25, 27) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #85191B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#85191B color variations

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#85191B 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 #85191B

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

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

UP Maroon color link
UP Maroon

#7B1113

Crovazhan color link
Crovazhan

#7F0B16

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

#85191B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#85191B
  • RGB133, 25, 27
  • CMYK0, 42, 42, 48
  • HSL359°, 68%, 31%
  • HSL Precise358.889°, 68.354%, 30.98%
  • HSV359°, 81%, 52%
  • HSB359°, 81%, 52%
  • HEX ID85191B
  • DECIMAL ID8722715
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
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