Information about #8E1D0B color

#8E1D0B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#8E1D0B falls into the Red Color Family — Full Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(142, 29, 11) — 55.7% red, 11.4% green, 4.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 44 / 51 / 44. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A pure, full-strength warm red, #8E1D0B holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Brown Red (#922B05). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Strawberry Jam (#8B171A) and OU Crimson Red (#841617).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(142, 29, 11)), which gives #8E1D0B its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #8E1D0B: 9.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for black. #8E1D0B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8E1D0B color variations

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#8E1D0B 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 #8E1D0B

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

Brown Red color link
Brown Red

#922B05

Smokey Topaz color link
Smokey Topaz

#832A0D

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Rust Brown color link
Rust Brown

#8B3103

#8E1D0B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E1D0B
  • RGB142, 29, 11
  • CMYK0, 44, 51, 44
  • HSL8°, 86%, 30%
  • HSL Precise8.244°, 85.621%, 30%
  • HSV8°, 92%, 56%
  • HSB8°, 92%, 56%
  • HEX ID8E1D0B
  • DECIMAL ID9313547
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.3%
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