Information about #8B2630 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8B2630 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(139, 38, 48) — 54.5% red, 14.9% green, 18.8% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 40 / 36 / 45. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A confidently colored red, #8B2630 sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Fast Lane (#892431). Nearby in the Register you will also find Flame Red (#86282E) and Shiraz (#842833).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(139, 38, 48)), which gives #8B2630 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8B2630 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. #8B2630 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8B2630 color variations

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#8B2630 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 #8B2630

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

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

Flash Point color link
Flash Point

#932C31

Red Hot color link
Red Hot

#952B32

Rosehip color link
Rosehip

#842139

Pirate color link
Pirate

#902F37

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Geronimo color link
Geronimo

#88213C

#8B2630 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8B2630
  • RGB139, 38, 48
  • CMYK0, 40, 36, 45
  • HSL354°, 57%, 35%
  • HSL Precise354.059°, 57.062%, 34.706%
  • HSV354°, 73%, 55%
  • HSB354°, 73%, 55%
  • HEX ID8B2630
  • DECIMAL ID9119280
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.8%
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