Information about #8C4747 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8C4747 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(140, 71, 71) (54.9% red, 27.8% green, 27.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 27 / 27 / 45 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #8C4747 reads as a mildly saturated red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Ameile (#904947). Nearby in the Register you will also find Orbit (#874748) and Matrix (#8E4D45).

In RGB terms — rgb(140, 71, 71) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 6.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8C4747 color variations

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#8C4747 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 #8C4747

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

Ameile color link
Ameile

#904947

Orbit color link
Orbit

#874748

Matrix color link
Matrix

#8E4D45

El Salva color link
El Salva

#8F4E45

Cordovan color link
Cordovan

#893F45

Cha color link
Cha

#8C3F42

Lotus color link
Lotus

#8B504B

Brandy color link
Brandy

#87413F

Erotic color link
Erotic

#94414C

Mule Fawn color link
Mule Fawn

#884F40

Intrigue color link
Intrigue

#814743

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C4747
  • RGB140, 71, 71
  • CMYK0, 27, 27, 45
  • HSL0°, 33%, 41%
  • HSL Precise0°, 32.701%, 41.373%
  • HSV0°, 49%, 55%
  • HSB0°, 49%, 55%
  • HEX ID8C4747
  • DECIMAL ID9193287
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.8%
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