Information about #8B4B46 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8B4B46 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(139, 75, 70) (54.5% red, 29.4% green, 27.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 25 / 27 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #8B4B46 reads as a softly balanced earthy red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Matrix (#8E4D45). Nearby in the Register you will also find El Salva (#8F4E45) and Ameile (#904947).

In RGB terms — rgb(139, 75, 70) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8B4B46 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. #8B4B46 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8B4B46 color variations

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#8B4B46 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 #8B4B46

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

Matrix color link
Matrix

#8E4D45

El Salva color link
El Salva

#8F4E45

Ameile color link
Ameile

#904947

Orbit color link
Orbit

#874748

Lotus color link
Lotus

#8B504B

Mule Fawn color link
Mule Fawn

#884F40

Copper Fire color link
Copper Fire

#925345

Intrigue color link
Intrigue

#814743

Ironstone color link
Ironstone

#86483C

Cordovan color link
Cordovan

#893F45

Vintage Rust color link
Vintage Rust

#965044

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8B4B46
  • RGB139, 75, 70
  • CMYK0, 25, 27, 45
  • CSSrgb(139, 75, 70)
  • HSL4°, 33%, 41%
  • HSL Precise4.348°, 33.014%, 40.98%
  • HSV4°, 50%, 55%
  • HSB4°, 50%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • GLSLvec3(0.545, 0.294, 0.275)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.545, 0.294, 0.275, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.545, 0.294, 0.275)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8B4B46
  • DECIMAL ID9128774
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01