Information about #8B4C4A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8B4C4A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(139, 76, 74) (54.5% red, 29.8% green, 29% blue), or CMYK 0 / 25 / 25 / 45 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A mildly saturated red, #8B4C4A carries an easy, daylight feel. Designers typically reach for tones like this for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Lotus (#8B504B). Slightly further away sit Matrix (#8E4D45) and Ameile (#904947).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(139, 76, 74)), which gives #8B4C4A its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #8B4C4A: 6.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.2:1 for black. No one has named #8B4C4A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8B4C4A color variations

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#8B4C4A 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 #8B4C4A

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

Lotus color link
Lotus

#8B504B

Matrix color link
Matrix

#8E4D45

Ameile color link
Ameile

#904947

Orbit color link
Orbit

#874748

El Salva color link
El Salva

#8F4E45

Mule Fawn color link
Mule Fawn

#884F40

Copper Fire color link
Copper Fire

#925345

Copper Rust color link
Copper Rust

#95524C

Vintage Rust color link
Vintage Rust

#965044

Intrigue color link
Intrigue

#814743

Radiance color link
Radiance

#8F5743

#8B4C4A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8B4C4A
  • RGB139, 76, 74
  • CMYK0, 25, 25, 45
  • HSL2°, 31%, 42%
  • HSL Precise1.846°, 30.516%, 41.765%
  • HSV2°, 47%, 55%
  • HSB2°, 47%, 55%
  • HEX ID8B4C4A
  • DECIMAL ID9129034
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29%
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