Information about #8E230B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8E230B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(142, 35, 11) (55.7% red, 13.7% green, 4.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 42 / 51 / 44 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #8E230B reads as a pure, full-strength earthy red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Brown Red (#922B05). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Smokey Topaz (#832A0D) and Red Brown (#8B2E16).

In RGB terms — rgb(142, 35, 11) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8E230B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. No one has named #8E230B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8E230B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#8E230B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#8E230B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#711B08

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#551406

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#380D04

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Black

#000000

#8E230B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#92301B

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#92412E

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#896861

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Grey

#808080

#8E230B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#8E0A27

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#8E230B 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
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#0B768E
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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
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#0B348E
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#0B8E65
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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
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#8E0B34
#8E0B34

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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
#8E230B
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#0B8E23
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#230B8E
#230B8E

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#8E230B
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#768E0B
#768E0B

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#0B768E
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#230B8E
#230B8E

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#8E230B
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#348E0B
#348E0B

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#0B768E
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#650B8E
#650B8E

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Nearest named colors to #8E230B

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

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Rust Brown color link
Rust Brown

#8B3103

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Reddish Brown color link
Reddish Brown

#7F2B0A

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Strawberry Jam color link
Strawberry Jam

#8B171A

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Rich Red Brown color link
Rich Red Brown

#8A2D1C

Kenyan Copper color link
Kenyan Copper

#7C1C05

OU Crimson Red color link
OU Crimson Red

#841617

#8E230B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E230B
  • RGB142, 35, 11
  • CMYK0, 42, 51, 44
  • HSL11°, 86%, 30%
  • HSL Precise10.992°, 85.621%, 30%
  • HSV11°, 92%, 56%
  • HSB11°, 92%, 56%
  • HEX ID8E230B
  • DECIMAL ID9315083
  • 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 RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.3%
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