Information about #8F372D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8F372D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(143, 55, 45) — 56.1% red, 21.6% green, 17.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 35 / 38 / 44. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8F372D is a pleasantly vivid red that sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Thunderbird (#923830). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Kite (#913228) and AErchivist (#933232).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(143, 55, 45)), which gives #8F372D its character. If you plan to put text on a #8F372D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8F372D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8F372D color variations

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#8F372D 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 #8F372D

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

Thunderbird color link
Thunderbird

#923830

Red Kite color link
Red Kite

#913228

AErchivist color link
AErchivist

#933232

Crab Apple color link
Crab Apple

#87382F

Totem Pole color link
Totem Pole

#883531

Embers color link
Embers

#8C3F30

Dyestalk Red color link
Dyestalk Red

#913225

Prairie Sand color link
Prairie Sand

#883C32

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

Well Read color link
Well Read

#8E3537

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

#8F372D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8F372D
  • RGB143, 55, 45
  • CMYK0, 35, 38, 44
  • HSL6°, 52%, 37%
  • HSL Precise6.122°, 52.128%, 36.863%
  • HSV6°, 69%, 56%
  • HSB6°, 69%, 56%
  • HEX ID8F372D
  • DECIMAL ID9385773
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB56.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
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