Information about #66493D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #66493D belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(102, 73, 61) — 40% red, 28.6% green, 23.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 11 / 16 / 60. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #66493D reads as a moderately toned warm orange and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Spice (#6C4F3F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Jambalaya (#674834) and Rose Ebony (#674846).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(102, 73, 61)), which gives #66493D its character. If you plan to put text on a #66493D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:60), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #66493D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#66493D color variations

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#66493D 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 #66493D

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

Spice color link
Spice

#6C4F3F

Jambalaya color link
Jambalaya

#674834

Rose Ebony color link
Rose Ebony

#674846

Catapult color link
Catapult

#685143

Brunette color link
Brunette

#634041

Liver color link
Liver

#674C47

Spark color link
Spark

#695341

Painite color link
Painite

#6B4947

Solar Flare color link
Solar Flare

#693E40

Coffee color link
Coffee

#6F4E37

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#66493D
  • RGB102, 73, 61
  • CMYK0, 11, 16, 60
  • CSSrgb(102, 73, 61)
  • HSL18°, 25%, 32%
  • HSL Precise17.561°, 25.153%, 31.961%
  • HSV18°, 40%, 40%
  • HSB18°, 40%, 40%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.400, 0.286, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.400, 0.286, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.400, 0.286, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB40%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID66493D
  • DECIMAL ID6703421
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01