Subscribe to newsletter !

What color is 8E0040?

The RGB color code for color number #8E0040 is RGB(142, 0, 64). In the RGB color model, #8E0040 has a red value of 142, a green value of 0, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 100.0% magenta, 54.9% yellow, and 44.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 333° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 27.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8E0040 has a hue of 333° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 55.7 % brightness/value.



Color 8E0040 is cool or warm?

Color 8E0040 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8E0040? (For interior and product design)

8E0040 has an LRV of nearly 6. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#8E0040

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of #8E0040 with dark and light Color




Is #8E0040 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8E0040 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





Change Background Color:

Normal text - 14pt

Normal Bold text - 12pt


Large text - 18pt

Large Bold text - 14pt







Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #8E0040 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(142, 0, 64)
Red
142 (55.7%)
Green
0 (0.0%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
100.00%
Yellow
54.93%
Key
44.31%

HSL

HSL(332.96deg, 100.0 %, 27.8 %)

Hue
332.96°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
27.84 %.

RYB

RYB(202, 85, 130)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Yellow
85 (33.2%)
Blue
130 (50.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
332.96°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
55.69 %.

HWB

H: 332.96°

W: 0.00 %

B: 44.31 %

XYZ

X : 12.08

Y : 6.12

Z : 5.4

YXY

Y1 : 6.12

X : 0.51

Y2 : 0.26

CMY

C : 44.31%

M : 100.00%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 6.1 %

Munsell Color System

0.2R 2.8/11.3

CIE-Lab

L : 29.72

A : 54.34

B : 5.36

CIE-Lch

L : 29.72

C : 54.61

H : 5.63

CIE-Luv

L : 29.72

U : 79.03

V : -3.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 24.74

A : 43.87

B : 4.39






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8E0040


Here are the colors similar to 8E0040. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#8B004B
Murrey
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#7F1734
Claret
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#7F1734
Bordeaux
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#9C2542
Big Dip O'Ruby
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8E0040.


#910048
PANTONE 221 C
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#861F41
PANTONE 208 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#8A1538
PANTONE 1955 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#960051
PANTONE 676 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8E0040.


#82193A
RAL 010 30 44 - Atlas Red
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#792445
RAL 360 30 40 - Ember Red
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#752745
RAL 360 30 35 - Palace Red
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8E0040.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8E0040.


#8F2437
BS 02-E-56 - Deep Pink
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)
#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #8E0040


Here are the paint colors similar to 8E0040. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color 8E0040 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8E0040 to Valspar


#8C2840
Thrill Ride (P040)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#A21F4E
She Pouts (V004-3)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#9C2E50
Jam Jar (M221)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#7C3147
Pickled Beet (V041-6)
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8E0040 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8E0040 to Benjamin Moore


#8D2D48
Crushed Velvet (2076-10)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#9C284B
Magenta (2077-10)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#9F233D
Cherry Burst (CSP-1200)
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)
#9D3448
Roseate (2078-10)
ΔE - 8.44 (91.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8E0040 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8E0040 to Dunn-Edwards


#922E4A
Scarlet Apple (DEA 146)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#9F2D47
Crimson Strawberry (DEA 102)
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#9E3641
Vintage Red (DET 427)
ΔE - 10.58 (89.4% similar)
#763B42
Garnet Evening (DEA 147)
ΔE - 10.60 (89.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8E0040 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8E0040 to Sherwin Williams


#99324E
Cerise (SW 6580)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#92345B
Forward Fuchsia (SW 6842)
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)
#7C3655
Framboise (SW 6566)
ΔE - 8.78 (91.2% similar)
#7C3239
Wild Currant (SW 7583)
ΔE - 9.18 (90.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8E0040 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8E0040 to PPG Paints


#953D55
Magenta (PPG1050-7)
ΔE - 8.64 (91.4% similar)
#943E4D
Madeira Red (PPG13-11)
ΔE - 9.40 (90.6% similar)
#7C3F55
Purple Cabbage (PPG18-24)
ΔE - 10.25 (89.8% similar)
#813E45
Ruby Lips (PPG1052-7)
ΔE - 10.39 (89.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8E0040 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8E0040 to Behr


#834253
Sugar Beet (M130-7)
ΔE - 10.17 (89.8% similar)
#843C41
Dark Crimson (M140-7)
ΔE - 10.51 (89.5% similar)
#974352
French Rose (HDC-CL-04)
ΔE - 10.52 (89.5% similar)
#9A4149
Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01)
ΔE - 11.56 (88.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#8E0040 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



8E0040
Murrey*

008E4E
Spanish Green*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #8E0040?

Color that best contrast with #8E0040 is #008E4E, color name is Spanish Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #8E0040?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8E0040 is #008E4E, color name is Spanish Green*.





Color Images and Mockup


Mobile app mockup example for #8E0040 color



T-Shirt mockup example for #8E0040 color


Chart visualization example with #8E0040 color



#8E0040 Color Images and Patterns