Information about #8C4C3F color

#8C4C3F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8C4C3F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(140, 76, 63) — 54.9% red, 29.8% green, 24.7% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 25 / 30 / 45. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8C4C3F presents itself as a mildly saturated red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Mule Fawn (#884F40). Nearby in the Register you will also find Matrix (#8E4D45) and El Salva (#8F4E45).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(140, 76, 63)), which gives #8C4C3F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 6.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8C4C3F color variations

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#8C4C3F 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 #8C4C3F

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

Mule Fawn color link
Mule Fawn

#884F40

Matrix color link
Matrix

#8E4D45

El Salva color link
El Salva

#8F4E45

Ironstone color link
Ironstone

#86483C

Roman Ochre color link
Roman Ochre

#87523A

Ameile color link
Ameile

#904947

Legend color link
Legend

#8C563B

Paarl color link
Paarl

#864B36

Copper Fire color link
Copper Fire

#925345

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C4C3F
  • RGB140, 76, 63
  • CMYK0, 25, 30, 45
  • CSSrgb(140, 76, 63)
  • HSL10°, 38%, 40%
  • HSL Precise10.13°, 37.931%, 39.804%
  • HSV10°, 55%, 55%
  • HSB10°, 55%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • GLSLvec3(0.549, 0.298, 0.247)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.549, 0.298, 0.247, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.549, 0.298, 0.247)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8C4C3F
  • DECIMAL ID9194559
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01