Information about #6C2509 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6C2509 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Full Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(108, 37, 9) (42.4% red, 14.5% green, 3.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 28 / 39 / 58 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6C2509 is a intensely saturated orange that carries a shadowy depth. 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 Warm Chocolate (#6E2A05). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cedar Wood Finish (#711A00) and Kenyan Copper (#7C1C05).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(108, 37, 9)), which gives #6C2509 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#6C2509 color variations

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#6C2509 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 #6C2509

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6C2509
  • RGB108, 37, 9
  • CMYK0, 28, 39, 58
  • HSL17°, 85%, 23%
  • HSL Precise16.97°, 84.615%, 22.941%
  • HSV17°, 92%, 42%
  • HSB17°, 92%, 42%
  • HEX ID6C2509
  • DECIMAL ID7087369
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.5%
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