Information about #864B3C color

#864B3C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #864B3C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(134, 75, 60) (52.5% red, 29.4% green, 23.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 23 / 29 / 47 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#864B3C presents itself as a moderately toned earthy red — one 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 Ironstone (#86483C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Paarl (#864B36) and Mule Fawn (#884F40).

The recipe behind #864B3C is rgb(134, 75, 60), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #864B3C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. No one has named #864B3C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#864B3C color variations

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#864B3C 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 #864B3C

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

Ironstone color link
Ironstone

#86483C

Paarl color link
Paarl

#864B36

Mule Fawn color link
Mule Fawn

#884F40

Roman Ochre color link
Roman Ochre

#87523A

Green Tea color link
Green Tea

#824B35

Nutmeg color link
Nutmeg

#7E4A3B

Intrigue color link
Intrigue

#814743

Cigar color link
Cigar

#7D4E38

Brandy color link
Brandy

#87413F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#864B3C
  • RGB134, 75, 60
  • CMYK0, 23, 29, 47
  • CSSrgb(134, 75, 60)
  • HSL12°, 38%, 38%
  • HSL Precise12.162°, 38.144%, 38.039%
  • HSV12°, 55%, 53%
  • HSB12°, 55%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • GLSLvec3(0.525, 0.294, 0.235)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.525, 0.294, 0.235, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.525, 0.294, 0.235)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID864B3C
  • DECIMAL ID8801084
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01