Information about #8E2E29 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8E2E29 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(142, 46, 41) — 55.7% red, 18% green, 16.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 38 / 40 / 44. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8E2E29 is a confidently colored red that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Red Kite (#913228). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dyestalk Red (#913225) and Burnt Umber (#8A3324).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(142, 46, 41)), which gives #8E2E29 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8E2E29 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8E2E29 color variations

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#8E2E29 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 #8E2E29

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

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Vivid Auburn color link
Vivid Auburn

#922724

Flash Point color link
Flash Point

#932C31

Chaos color link
Chaos

#922A31

AErchivist color link
AErchivist

#933232

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Red Hot color link
Red Hot

#952B32

Totem Pole color link
Totem Pole

#883531

#8E2E29 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E2E29
  • RGB142, 46, 41
  • CMYK0, 38, 40, 44
  • HSL3°, 55%, 36%
  • HSL Precise2.97°, 55.191%, 35.882%
  • HSV3°, 71%, 56%
  • HSB3°, 71%, 56%
  • HEX ID8E2E29
  • DECIMAL ID9317929
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.1%
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