Information about #8C1521 color

#8C1521 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8C1521 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(140, 21, 33) (54.9% red, 8.2% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 47 / 42 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8C1521 presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Strawberry Jam (#8B171A). Nearby in the Register you will also find True Red (#8F1D21) and OU Crimson Red (#841617).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(140, 21, 33)), which gives #8C1521 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8C1521 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. #8C1521 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8C1521 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#8C1521 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#CA1E2F

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#E34959

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#EC8690

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#F5C2C7

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White

#FFFFFF

#8C1521 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#8C1521

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#71101A

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#550C13

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#38080D

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#1C0406

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Black

#000000

#8C1521 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#90252F

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#903740

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#8D4C53

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#876468

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Grey

#808080

#8C1521 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#818D15

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#8D6915

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#8D3915

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#8C1521

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#8D1551

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#8D1581

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#69158D

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#8C1521 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
#8C1521
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#158E82
#158E82

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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
#8C1521
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#155E8E
#155E8E

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#158E46
#158E46

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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
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#8E155E
#8E155E

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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
#8C1521
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#218E15
#218E15

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#15218E
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#8C1521
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#8E8215
#8E8215

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#158E82
#158E82

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#15218E
#15218E

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#8C1521
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#5E8E15
#5E8E15

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#158E82
#158E82

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#46158E
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Nearest named colors to #8C1521

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

Strawberry Jam color link
Strawberry Jam

#8B171A

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

OU Crimson Red color link
OU Crimson Red

#841617

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

Fedefu Red color link
Fedefu Red

#7C1319

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Crovazhan color link
Crovazhan

#7F0B16

Spartan Crimson color link
Spartan Crimson

#9E1316

Code Red color link
Code Red

#880025

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

#8C1521 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C1521
  • RGB140, 21, 33
  • CMYK0, 47, 42, 45
  • CSSrgb(140, 21, 33)
  • HSL354°, 74%, 32%
  • HSL Precise353.95°, 73.913%, 31.569%
  • HSV354°, 85%, 55%
  • HSB354°, 85%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.549, 0.082, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.549, 0.082, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.549, 0.082, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8C1521
  • DECIMAL ID9180449
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers13 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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