Information about #8B4C2D color

#8B4C2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8B4C2D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(139, 76, 45) — 54.5% red, 29.8% green, 17.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 25 / 37 / 45. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A confidently colored amber-leaning orange, #8B4C2D sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 a hair away from Waiwherowhero (#86492C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tandoori (#8D4532) and Charisma (#854926).

The recipe behind #8B4C2D is rgb(139, 76, 45), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #8B4C2D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. #8B4C2D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8B4C2D color variations

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#8B4C2D 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 #8B4C2D

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

Tandoori color link
Tandoori

#8D4532

Charisma color link
Charisma

#854926

Alert Tan color link
Alert Tan

#954E2C

Paarl color link
Paarl

#864B36

Korma color link
Korma

#804E2C

Green Tea color link
Green Tea

#824B35

Chelsea Gem color link
Chelsea Gem

#95532F

Embers color link
Embers

#8C3F30

Natural color link
Natural

#885931

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8B4C2D
  • RGB139, 76, 45
  • CMYK0, 25, 37, 45
  • CSSrgb(139, 76, 45)
  • HSL20°, 51%, 36%
  • HSL Precise19.787°, 51.087%, 36.078%
  • HSV20°, 68%, 55%
  • HSB20°, 68%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.545, 0.298, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.545, 0.298, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.545, 0.298, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8B4C2D
  • DECIMAL ID9129005
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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