Information about #78453B color

#78453B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #78453B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(120, 69, 59) (47.1% red, 27.1% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 24 / 53 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #78453B reads as a softly balanced earthy red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bole (#79443B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Red Robin (#7D4138) and Peanut (#7A4434).

In RGB terms — rgb(120, 69, 59) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #78453B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#78453B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#78453B 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 #78453B

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

Bole color link
Bole

#79443B

Red Robin color link
Red Robin

#7D4138

Peanut color link
Peanut

#7A4434

Nutmeg color link
Nutmeg

#7E4A3B

Tosca color link
Tosca

#744042

Deep Coffee color link
Deep Coffee

#704241

Deep Scarlet color link
Deep Scarlet

#7B3B3A

Cigar color link
Cigar

#7D4E38

Cumin color link
Cumin

#784430

Beige Brown color link
Beige Brown

#765038

Lumberjack color link
Lumberjack

#724B43

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#78453B
  • RGB120, 69, 59
  • CMYK0, 20, 24, 53
  • CSSrgb(120, 69, 59)
  • HSL10°, 34%, 35%
  • HSL Precise9.836°, 34.078%, 35.098%
  • HSV10°, 51%, 47%
  • HSB10°, 51%, 47%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.471
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.471, 0.271, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.471, 0.271, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.471, 0.271, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB47.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID78453B
  • DECIMAL ID7882043
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01