Information about #8B3C3B color

#8B3C3B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#8B3C3B falls into the Red Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(139, 60, 59) — 54.5% red, 23.5% green, 23.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 31 / 31 / 45. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8B3C3B presents itself as a pleasantly vivid red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Brandy (#87413F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cha (#8C3F42) and Zinger (#873D42).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(139, 60, 59)), which gives #8B3C3B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 7.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8B3C3B color variations

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#8B3C3B 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 #8B3C3B

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

Brandy color link
Brandy

#87413F

Cha color link
Cha

#8C3F42

Zinger color link
Zinger

#873D42

Well Read color link
Well Read

#8E3537

Stiletto color link
Stiletto

#833D3E

Solid Pink color link
Solid Pink

#893843

Prairie Sand color link
Prairie Sand

#883C32

Smoky Topaz color link
Smoky Topaz

#933D41

Cordovan color link
Cordovan

#893F45

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

Embers color link
Embers

#8C3F30

#8B3C3B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8B3C3B
  • RGB139, 60, 59
  • CMYK0, 31, 31, 45
  • HSL1°, 40%, 39%
  • HSL Precise0.75°, 40.404%, 38.824%
  • HSV1°, 58%, 55%
  • HSB1°, 58%, 55%
  • HEX ID8B3C3B
  • DECIMAL ID9124923
  • 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 RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
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