Information about #8B2529 color

#8B2529 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8B2529 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(139, 37, 41) (54.5% red, 14.5% green, 16.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 40 / 38 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #8B2529 reads as a pleasantly vivid warm red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Flame Red (#86282E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fast Lane (#892431) and Vivid Auburn (#922724).

The recipe behind #8B2529 is rgb(139, 37, 41), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 8.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8B2529 color variations

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#8B2529 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 #8B2529

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

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Flash Point color link
Flash Point

#932C31

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Red Hot color link
Red Hot

#952B32

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8B2529
  • RGB139, 37, 41
  • CMYK0, 40, 38, 45
  • CSSrgb(139, 37, 41)
  • HSL358°, 58%, 35%
  • HSL Precise357.647°, 57.955%, 34.51%
  • HSV358°, 73%, 55%
  • HSB358°, 73%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • GLSLvec3(0.545, 0.145, 0.161)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.545, 0.145, 0.161, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.545, 0.145, 0.161)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8B2529
  • DECIMAL ID9119017
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01