Information about #402317 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #402317 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(64, 35, 23) — 25.1% red, 13.7% green, 9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 11 / 16 / 75. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A pleasantly vivid orange, #402317 carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Short Black (#42231B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Brown Pod (#3C241B) and Deep Oak (#412010).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(64, 35, 23)), which gives #402317 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#402317 color variations

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#402317 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 #402317

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

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Brown Pod color link
Brown Pod

#3C241B

Deep Oak color link
Deep Oak

#412010

Treehouse color link
Treehouse

#3B2820

Bistre color link
Bistre

#3D2B1F

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Black Kite color link
Black Kite

#351E1C

Cocoa Brown color link
Cocoa Brown

#35281E

Toorak color link
Toorak

#392523

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#402317
  • RGB64, 35, 23
  • CMYK0, 11, 16, 75
  • HSL18°, 47%, 17%
  • HSL Precise17.561°, 47.126%, 17.059%
  • HSV18°, 64%, 25%
  • HSB18°, 64%, 25%
  • HEX ID402317
  • DECIMAL ID4203287
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
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