Information about #8E060A color

#8E060A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8E060A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(142, 6, 10) — 55.7% red, 2.4% green, 3.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 53 / 52 / 44. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8E060A is a maximally vivid earthy red 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 a hair away from Sangria (#92000A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Blood (#8A0303) and Drawlz Brand Co. Ruby Red (#8D0000).

In RGB terms — rgb(142, 6, 10) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8E060A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. #8E060A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8E060A color variations

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#8E060A 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 #8E060A

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

Sangria color link
Sangria

#92000A

Blood color link
Blood

#8A0303

Red Devil color link
Red Devil

#860111

Dark Red color link
Dark Red

#8B0000

Deep Red color link
Deep Red

#850101

Red Wine color link
Red Wine

#990012

Crimson Red color link
Crimson Red

#990000

Deep Maroon color link
Deep Maroon

#820000

Carmine color link
Carmine

#960018

Maroon color link
Maroon

#800000

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E060A
  • RGB142, 6, 10
  • CMYK0, 53, 52, 44
  • CSSrgb(142, 6, 10)
  • HSL358°, 92%, 29%
  • HSL Precise358.235°, 91.892%, 29.02%
  • HSV358°, 96%, 56%
  • HSB358°, 96%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.024
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.039
  • GLSLvec3(0.557, 0.024, 0.039)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.557, 0.024, 0.039, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.557, 0.024, 0.039)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB2.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8E060A
  • DECIMAL ID9307658
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01