Information about #D8938D color

#D8938D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #D8938D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(216, 147, 141) (84.7% red, 57.6% green, 55.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 27 / 29 / 15 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#D8938D presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Petite Orchid (#DA9790). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dusty Pink (#D58A94) and Pinkish Tan (#D99B82).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(216, 147, 141)), which gives #D8938D its character. If you plan to put text on a #D8938D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. #D8938D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#D8938D color variations

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

#D8938D 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 #D8938D

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D8938D
  • RGB216, 147, 141
  • CMYK0, 27, 29, 15
  • CSSrgb(216, 147, 141)
  • HSL5°, 49%, 70%
  • HSL Precise4.8°, 49.02%, 70%
  • HSV5°, 35%, 85%
  • HSB5°, 35%, 85%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.847
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.576
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • GLSLvec3(0.847, 0.576, 0.553)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.847, 0.576, 0.553, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.847, 0.576, 0.553)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB84.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB57.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDD8938D
  • DECIMAL ID14193549
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01