Information about #47372D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #47372D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 55, 45) (27.8% red, 21.6% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 6 / 10 / 72 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#47372D is a gently muted orange that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Rum (#45362B). Slightly further away sit Tobago (#44362D) and Woodburn (#463629).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(71, 55, 45)), which gives #47372D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #47372D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#47372D color variations

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#47372D 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 #47372D

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

Dark Rum color link
Dark Rum

#45362B

Tobago color link
Tobago

#44362D

Woodburn color link
Woodburn

#463629

Cedar color link
Cedar

#463430

Double Felix color link
Double Felix

#453732

Bean color link
Bean

#4A3531

Slugger color link
Slugger

#42342B

Rich Coffee color link
Rich Coffee

#47312B

Stingray color link
Stingray

#453533

Lignite color link
Lignite

#423429

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#47372D
  • RGB71, 55, 45
  • CMYK0, 6, 10, 72
  • CSSrgb(71, 55, 45)
  • HSL23°, 22%, 23%
  • HSL Precise23.077°, 22.414%, 22.745%
  • HSV23°, 37%, 28%
  • HSB23°, 37%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.216, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.216, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.216, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID47372D
  • DECIMAL ID4667181
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01