Information about #8A331D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8A331D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(138, 51, 29) — 54.1% red, 20% green, 11.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 34 / 43 / 46. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8A331D is a strongly colored earthy red that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rich Red Brown (#8A2D1C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Burnt Umber (#8A3324) and Red Brown (#8B2E16).

The recipe behind #8A331D is rgb(138, 51, 29), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #8A331D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. No one has named #8A331D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8A331D color variations

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#8A331D 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 #8A331D

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

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Dawnbreaker color link
Dawnbreaker

#813125

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Fuzzy Wuzzy color link
Fuzzy Wuzzy

#87421F

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Vixen color link
Vixen

#81342B

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A331D
  • RGB138, 51, 29
  • CMYK0, 34, 43, 46
  • HSL12°, 65%, 33%
  • HSL Precise12.11°, 65.269%, 32.745%
  • HSV12°, 79%, 54%
  • HSB12°, 79%, 54%
  • HEX ID8A331D
  • DECIMAL ID9057053
  • 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 RGB20%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
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