Information about #785C55 color

#785C55 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #785C55 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(120, 92, 85) — 47.1% red, 36.1% green, 33.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 11 / 14 / 53. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #785C55 reads as a calm, restrained red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Dakota (#745D55). Nearby in the Register you will also find Buffalo (#765F57) and Double Otter (#796053).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(120, 92, 85)), which gives #785C55 its character. If you plan to put text on a #785C55 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. #785C55 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#785C55 color variations

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

#785C55 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 #785C55

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

Dakota color link
Dakota

#745D55

Buffalo color link
Buffalo

#765F57

Double Otter color link
Double Otter

#796053

Echidna color link
Echidna

#745F52

Roman Coffee color link
Roman Coffee

#795D4C

Rustic Brown color link
Rustic Brown

#766451

Pine Cone color link
Pine Cone

#756556

Bandit color link
Bandit

#72624F

Dorado color link
Dorado

#6E5F56

Plain Mouse color link
Plain Mouse

#6E5F57

Pastel Taupe color link
Pastel Taupe

#75655A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#785C55
  • RGB120, 92, 85
  • CMYK0, 11, 14, 53
  • CSSrgb(120, 92, 85)
  • HSL12°, 17%, 40%
  • HSL Precise12°, 17.073%, 40.196%
  • HSV12°, 29%, 47%
  • HSB12°, 29%, 47%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.471
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • GLSLvec3(0.471, 0.361, 0.333)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.471, 0.361, 0.333, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.471, 0.361, 0.333)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB47.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID785C55
  • DECIMAL ID7887957
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01