Information about #8E1F21 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8E1F21 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(142, 31, 33) — 55.7% red, 12.2% green, 12.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 44 / 43 / 44. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8E1F21 is a strongly colored earthy red that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from True Red (#8F1D21). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Vivid Auburn (#922724) and Strawberry Jam (#8B171A).

The recipe behind #8E1F21 is rgb(142, 31, 33), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #8E1F21 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. No one has named #8E1F21 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8E1F21 color variations

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#8E1F21 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 #8E1F21

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

True Red color link
True Red

#8F1D21

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Antique Ruby color link
Antique Ruby

#841B2D

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

#8E1F21 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E1F21
  • RGB142, 31, 33
  • CMYK0, 44, 43, 44
  • HSL359°, 64%, 34%
  • HSL Precise358.919°, 64.162%, 33.922%
  • HSV359°, 78%, 56%
  • HSB359°, 78%, 56%
  • HEX ID8E1F21
  • DECIMAL ID9314081
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
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