Information about #881B2A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #881B2A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(136, 27, 42) — 53.3% red, 10.6% green, 16.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 43 / 37 / 47. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#881B2A is a energetic, saturated earthy red that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Antique Ruby (#841B2D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Fast Lane (#892431) and True Red (#8F1D21).

The recipe behind #881B2A is rgb(136, 27, 42), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #881B2A: 9.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.2:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #881B2A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#881B2A color variations

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#881B2A 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 #881B2A

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

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Claret color link
Claret

#7F1734

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

I C Red color link
I C Red

#7A2031

Rosehip color link
Rosehip

#842139

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#881B2A
  • RGB136, 27, 42
  • CMYK0, 43, 37, 47
  • HSL352°, 67%, 32%
  • HSL Precise351.743°, 66.871%, 31.961%
  • HSV352°, 80%, 53%
  • HSB352°, 80%, 53%
  • HEX ID881B2A
  • DECIMAL ID8919850
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
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