Information about #862D27 color

#862D27 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #862D27 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(134, 45, 39) (52.5% red, 17.6% green, 15.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 35 / 37 / 47 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#862D27 presents itself as a confidently colored earthy red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dawnbreaker (#813125). Nearby in the Register you will also find Burnt Umber (#8A3324) and Raging Bull (#7F2F2A).

The recipe behind #862D27 is rgb(134, 45, 39), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #862D27 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. #862D27 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#862D27 color variations

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

#862D27 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 #862D27

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

Dawnbreaker color link
Dawnbreaker

#813125

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Raging Bull color link
Raging Bull

#7F2F2A

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Vixen color link
Vixen

#81342B

Erica color link
Erica

#81332D

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Mustang color link
Mustang

#7F352E

Totem Pole color link
Totem Pole

#883531

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#862D27
  • RGB134, 45, 39
  • CMYK0, 35, 37, 47
  • CSSrgb(134, 45, 39)
  • HSL4°, 55%, 34%
  • HSL Precise3.789°, 54.913%, 33.922%
  • HSV4°, 71%, 53%
  • HSB4°, 71%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • GLSLvec3(0.525, 0.176, 0.153)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.525, 0.176, 0.153, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.525, 0.176, 0.153)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID862D27
  • DECIMAL ID8793383
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01