Information about #8A585B color

#8A585B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8A585B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(138, 88, 91) — 54.1% red, 34.5% green, 35.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 20 / 18 / 46. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8A585B is a gently muted warm red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rose Taupe (#905D5D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Renaissance (#885A64) and Half Lumberjack (#845A53).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(138, 88, 91)), which gives #8A585B its character. If you plan to put text on a #8A585B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8A585B is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8A585B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#8A585B 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 #8A585B

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

Rose Taupe color link
Rose Taupe

#905D5D

Renaissance color link
Renaissance

#885A64

Cannon Pink color link
Cannon Pink

#8E5164

Dull Purple color link
Dull Purple

#7F525D

Dark Mauve color link
Dark Mauve

#874C62

Deep Taupe color link
Deep Taupe

#7E5E60

Lone Ranger color link
Lone Ranger

#87614F

Vin Rouge color link
Vin Rouge

#955264

Spicy Mix color link
Spicy Mix

#8B5F4D

Impulse color link
Impulse

#894961

Memory color link
Memory

#7C5B63

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A585B
  • RGB138, 88, 91
  • CMYK0, 20, 18, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 88, 91)
  • HSL356°, 22%, 44%
  • HSL Precise356.4°, 22.124%, 44.314%
  • HSV356°, 36%, 54%
  • HSB356°, 36%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.345
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.345, 0.357)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.345, 0.357, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.345, 0.357)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8A585B
  • DECIMAL ID9066587
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers10 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01