Information about #8A2E0A color

#8A2E0A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8A2E0A belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(138, 46, 10) — 54.1% red, 18% green, 3.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 36 / 50 / 46. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #8A2E0A reads as a maximally vivid orange and sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Rust Brown (#8B3103). Nearby in the Register you will also find Smokey Topaz (#832A0D) and Brown Red (#922B05).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(138, 46, 10)), which gives #8A2E0A its character. If you plan to put text on a #8A2E0A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. #8A2E0A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8A2E0A color variations

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#8A2E0A 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 #8A2E0A

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

Rust Brown color link
Rust Brown

#8B3103

Smokey Topaz color link
Smokey Topaz

#832A0D

Brown Red color link
Brown Red

#922B05

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Iced Tea color link
Iced Tea

#923C01

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A2E0A
  • RGB138, 46, 10
  • CMYK0, 36, 50, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 46, 10)
  • HSL17°, 86%, 29%
  • HSL Precise16.875°, 86.486%, 29.02%
  • HSV17°, 93%, 54%
  • HSB17°, 93%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.039
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.180, 0.039)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.180, 0.039, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.180, 0.039)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8A2E0A
  • DECIMAL ID9055754
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01