Information about #8A2C19 color

#8A2C19 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8A2C19 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(138, 44, 25) (54.1% red, 17.3% green, 9.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 37 / 44 / 46 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8A2C19 presents itself as a strongly colored earthy red — one that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. In practice it works well for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Sienna (#882D17). Slightly further away sit Rich Red Brown (#8A2D1C) and Red Brown (#8B2E16).

The recipe behind #8A2C19 is rgb(138, 44, 25), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #8A2C19: 8.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.5:1 for black. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8A2C19 color variations

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#8A2C19 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 #8A2C19

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

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Smokey Topaz color link
Smokey Topaz

#832A0D

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Dawnbreaker color link
Dawnbreaker

#813125

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

#8A2C19 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A2C19
  • RGB138, 44, 25
  • CMYK0, 37, 44, 46
  • HSL10°, 69%, 32%
  • HSL Precise10.088°, 69.325%, 31.961%
  • HSV10°, 82%, 54%
  • HSB10°, 82%, 54%
  • HEX ID8A2C19
  • DECIMAL ID9055257
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.8%
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