Information about #8A5950 color

#8A5950 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8A5950 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(138, 89, 80) (54.1% red, 34.9% green, 31.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 19 / 23 / 46 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8A5950 presents itself as a softly balanced earthy red — one 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 almost identical to Half Lumberjack (#845A53). Nearby in the Register you will also find Spicy Mix (#8B5F4D) and Lone Ranger (#87614F).

In RGB terms — rgb(138, 89, 80) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8A5950 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. #8A5950 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8A5950 color variations

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#8A5950 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 #8A5950

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

Spicy Mix color link
Spicy Mix

#8B5F4D

Lone Ranger color link
Lone Ranger

#87614F

Lotus color link
Lotus

#8B504B

Copper Rust color link
Copper Rust

#95524C

Radiance color link
Radiance

#8F5743

Rose Taupe color link
Rose Taupe

#905D5D

Copper Fire color link
Copper Fire

#925345

Cocoa color link
Cocoa

#875F42

Rosy Finch color link
Rosy Finch

#7F4E52

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A5950
  • RGB138, 89, 80
  • CMYK0, 19, 23, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 89, 80)
  • HSL9°, 27%, 43%
  • HSL Precise9.31°, 26.606%, 42.745%
  • HSV9°, 42%, 54%
  • HSB9°, 42%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.349
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.349, 0.314)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.349, 0.314, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.349, 0.314)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8A5950
  • DECIMAL ID9066832
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01