Information about #8E483D color

#8E483D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8E483D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(142, 72, 61) — 55.7% red, 28.2% green, 23.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 27 / 32 / 44. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8E483D is a moderately toned warm red that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Sparrow Brown (#8C4736). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ironstone (#86483C) and Persimmon Juice (#934337).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(142, 72, 61)), which gives #8E483D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #8E483D: 6.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.1:1 for black. #8E483D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8E483D color variations

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#8E483D 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 #8E483D

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

Ironstone color link
Ironstone

#86483C

Mojo color link
Mojo

#97463C

Matrix color link
Matrix

#8E4D45

Mule Fawn color link
Mule Fawn

#884F40

El Salva color link
El Salva

#8F4E45

Brandy color link
Brandy

#87413F

Ameile color link
Ameile

#904947

Fusion color link
Fusion

#98463E

Cha color link
Cha

#8C3F42

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E483D
  • RGB142, 72, 61
  • CMYK0, 27, 32, 44
  • CSSrgb(142, 72, 61)
  • HSL8°, 40%, 40%
  • HSL Precise8.148°, 39.901%, 39.804%
  • HSV8°, 57%, 56%
  • HSB8°, 57%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.557, 0.282, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.557, 0.282, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.557, 0.282, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8E483D
  • DECIMAL ID9324605
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01