Information about #6C472C color

#6C472C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6C472C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(108, 71, 44) (42.4% red, 27.8% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 25 / 58 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6C472C is a confidently colored orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Aloewood (#6A432D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cafe Royale (#6A4928) and Ironbark (#6D4D2C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(108, 71, 44)), which gives #6C472C its character. If you plan to put text on a #6C472C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#6C472C color variations

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#6C472C 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 #6C472C

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

Aloewood color link
Aloewood

#6A432D

Cafe Royale color link
Cafe Royale

#6A4928

Ironbark color link
Ironbark

#6D4D2C

Dallas color link
Dallas

#664A2D

Dark Rimu color link
Dark Rimu

#704128

Donkey Brown color link
Donkey Brown

#664C28

Drumbeat color link
Drumbeat

#64432F

Fudge color link
Fudge

#6A3E2A

Jambalaya color link
Jambalaya

#674834

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6C472C
  • RGB108, 71, 44
  • CMYK0, 15, 25, 58
  • CSSrgb(108, 71, 44)
  • HSL25°, 42%, 30%
  • HSL Precise25.313°, 42.105%, 29.804%
  • HSV25°, 59%, 42%
  • HSB25°, 59%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.424, 0.278, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.424, 0.278, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.424, 0.278, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6C472C
  • DECIMAL ID7096108
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01