Information about #8A1E1F color

#8A1E1F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8A1E1F belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(138, 30, 31) — 54.1% red, 11.8% green, 12.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 42 / 42 / 46. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #8A1E1F reads as a energetic, saturated red and 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 almost identical to True Red (#8F1D21). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Strawberry Jam (#8B171A) and OU Crimson Red (#841617).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(138, 30, 31)), which gives #8A1E1F its character. If you plan to put text on a #8A1E1F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8A1E1F color variations

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#8A1E1F 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 #8A1E1F

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

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A1E1F
  • RGB138, 30, 31
  • CMYK0, 42, 42, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 30, 31)
  • HSL359°, 64%, 33%
  • HSL Precise359.444°, 64.286%, 32.941%
  • HSV359°, 78%, 54%
  • HSB359°, 78%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.118, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.118, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.118, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8A1E1F
  • DECIMAL ID9051679
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01