Information about #8A1D2D color

#8A1D2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8A1D2D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(138, 29, 45) — 54.1% red, 11.4% green, 17.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 43 / 36 / 46. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8A1D2D is a energetic, saturated red that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well 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 Flame Red (#86282E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(138, 29, 45)), which gives #8A1D2D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #8A1D2D: 9.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8A1D2D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8A1D2D color variations

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#8A1D2D 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 #8A1D2D

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

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Rosehip color link
Rosehip

#842139

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Claret color link
Claret

#7F1734

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Geronimo color link
Geronimo

#88213C

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A1D2D
  • RGB138, 29, 45
  • CMYK0, 43, 36, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 29, 45)
  • HSL351°, 65%, 33%
  • HSL Precise351.193°, 65.269%, 32.745%
  • HSV351°, 79%, 54%
  • HSB351°, 79%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.114, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.114, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.114, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8A1D2D
  • DECIMAL ID9051437
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01