Information about #8B3A1F color

#8B3A1F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8B3A1F belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(139, 58, 31) — 54.5% red, 22.7% green, 12.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 32 / 42 / 45. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #8B3A1F reads as a strongly colored warm orange and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Burnt Umber (#8A3324). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Fuzzy Wuzzy (#87421F) and Dyestalk Red (#913225).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(139, 58, 31)), which gives #8B3A1F its character. If you plan to put text on a #8B3A1F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. No one has named #8B3A1F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8B3A1F color variations

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#8B3A1F 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 #8B3A1F

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

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Fuzzy Wuzzy color link
Fuzzy Wuzzy

#87421F

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Dawnbreaker color link
Dawnbreaker

#813125

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Saddle Brown color link
Saddle Brown

#8B4513

Crab Apple color link
Crab Apple

#87382F

Vixen color link
Vixen

#81342B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8B3A1F
  • RGB139, 58, 31
  • CMYK0, 32, 42, 45
  • CSSrgb(139, 58, 31)
  • HSL15°, 64%, 33%
  • HSL Precise15°, 63.529%, 33.333%
  • HSV15°, 78%, 55%
  • HSB15°, 78%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.545, 0.227, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.545, 0.227, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.545, 0.227, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8B3A1F
  • DECIMAL ID9124383
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01