Information about #8B0818 color

#8B0818 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8B0818 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(139, 8, 24) — 54.5% red, 3.1% green, 9.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 51 / 45 / 45. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #8B0818 reads as a maximally vivid red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Red Devil (#860111). Nearby in the Register you will also find Crovazhan (#7F0B16) and Carmine (#960018).

In RGB terms — rgb(139, 8, 24) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8B0818 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. #8B0818 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8B0818 color variations

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#8B0818 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 #8B0818

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

Red Devil color link
Red Devil

#860111

Crovazhan color link
Crovazhan

#7F0B16

Carmine color link
Carmine

#960018

Code Red color link
Code Red

#880025

Burgundy color link
Burgundy

#800020

Red Wine color link
Red Wine

#990012

Sangria color link
Sangria

#92000A

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

UP Maroon color link
UP Maroon

#7B1113

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

#8B0818 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8B0818
  • RGB139, 8, 24
  • CMYK0, 51, 45, 45
  • HSL353°, 89%, 29%
  • HSL Precise352.672°, 89.116%, 28.824%
  • HSV353°, 94%, 55%
  • HSB353°, 94%, 55%
  • HEX ID8B0818
  • DECIMAL ID9111576
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB3.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.4%
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