Information about #8A1923 color

#8A1923 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8A1923 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(138, 25, 35) (54.1% red, 9.8% green, 13.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 44 / 40 / 46 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8A1923 is a energetic, saturated red that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to True Red (#8F1D21). Nearby in the Register you will also find Strawberry Jam (#8B171A) and Antique Ruby (#841B2D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(138, 25, 35)), which gives #8A1923 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.2:1. No one has named #8A1923 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8A1923 color variations

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#8A1923 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 #8A1923

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

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A1923
  • RGB138, 25, 35
  • CMYK0, 44, 40, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 25, 35)
  • HSL355°, 69%, 32%
  • HSL Precise354.69°, 69.325%, 31.961%
  • HSV355°, 82%, 54%
  • HSB355°, 82%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.098
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.098, 0.137)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.098, 0.137, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.098, 0.137)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8A1923
  • DECIMAL ID9050403
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01