Information about #8A3D42 color

#8A3D42 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8A3D42 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(138, 61, 66) (54.1% red, 23.9% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 30 / 28 / 46 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8A3D42 is a softly balanced red that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cha (#8C3F42). Nearby in the Register you will also find Zinger (#873D42) and Cordovan (#893F45).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(138, 61, 66)), which gives #8A3D42 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8A3D42 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. #8A3D42 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8A3D42 color variations

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#8A3D42 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 #8A3D42

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

Cha color link
Cha

#8C3F42

Zinger color link
Zinger

#873D42

Cordovan color link
Cordovan

#893F45

Solid Pink color link
Solid Pink

#893843

Brandy color link
Brandy

#87413F

Stiletto color link
Stiletto

#833D3E

Smoky Topaz color link
Smoky Topaz

#933D41

Orbit color link
Orbit

#874748

Ironstone color link
Ironstone

#86483C

Intrigue color link
Intrigue

#814743

#8A3D42 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A3D42
  • RGB138, 61, 66
  • CMYK0, 30, 28, 46
  • HSL356°, 39%, 39%
  • HSL Precise356.104°, 38.693%, 39.02%
  • HSV356°, 56%, 54%
  • HSB356°, 56%, 54%
  • HEX ID8A3D42
  • DECIMAL ID9059650
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
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