Information about #872D0F color

#872D0F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #872D0F is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(135, 45, 15) — 52.9% red, 17.6% green, 5.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 35 / 47 / 47. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#872D0F presents itself as a strongly colored warm orange — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Smokey Topaz (#832A0D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sienna (#882D17) and Red Brown (#8B2E16).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(135, 45, 15)), which gives #872D0F its character. If you plan to put text on a #872D0F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. No one has named #872D0F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#872D0F color variations

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#872D0F 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 #872D0F

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

Smokey Topaz color link
Smokey Topaz

#832A0D

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Rust Brown color link
Rust Brown

#8B3103

Brown Red color link
Brown Red

#922B05

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Dawnbreaker color link
Dawnbreaker

#813125

#872D0F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#872D0F
  • RGB135, 45, 15
  • CMYK0, 35, 47, 47
  • HSL15°, 80%, 29%
  • HSL Precise15°, 80%, 29.412%
  • HSV15°, 89%, 53%
  • HSB15°, 89%, 53%
  • HEX ID872D0F
  • DECIMAL ID8858895
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.9%
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