Information about #8C342C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8C342C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(140, 52, 44) — 54.9% red, 20.4% green, 17.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 35 / 38 / 45. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8C342C is a confidently colored red that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Totem Pole (#883531). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Red Kite (#913228) and Crab Apple (#87382F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(140, 52, 44)), which gives #8C342C its character. If you plan to put text on a #8C342C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8C342C color variations

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

#8C342C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#8C342C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#8C342C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#8C342C color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#8C342C 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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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Nearest named colors to #8C342C

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

Totem Pole color link
Totem Pole

#883531

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Crab Apple color link
Crab Apple

#87382F

Thunderbird color link
Thunderbird

#923830

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

AErchivist color link
AErchivist

#933232

Tall Poppy color link
Tall Poppy

#853534

Prairie Sand color link
Prairie Sand

#883C32

Vixen color link
Vixen

#81342B

Erica color link
Erica

#81332D

#8C342C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C342C
  • RGB140, 52, 44
  • CMYK0, 35, 38, 45
  • HSL5°, 52%, 36%
  • HSL Precise5°, 52.174%, 36.078%
  • HSV5°, 69%, 55%
  • HSB5°, 69%, 55%
  • HEX ID8C342C
  • DECIMAL ID9188396
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
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