Information about #8C5126 color

#8C5126 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8C5126 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(140, 81, 38) — 54.9% red, 31.8% green, 14.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 23 / 40 / 45. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8C5126 is a clearly saturated amber-leaning orange 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 a hair away from Rope (#8E4D1E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Charisma (#854926) and Alert Tan (#954E2C).

In RGB terms — rgb(140, 81, 38) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8C5126 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. No one has named #8C5126 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8C5126 color variations

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#8C5126 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 #8C5126

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

Rope color link
Rope

#8E4D1E

Charisma color link
Charisma

#854926

Alert Tan color link
Alert Tan

#954E2C

Chelsea Gem color link
Chelsea Gem

#95532F

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Afghan Tan color link
Afghan Tan

#905E26

Korma color link
Korma

#804E2C

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Natural color link
Natural

#885931

Rich Brown color link
Rich Brown

#964C1D

Hot Curry color link
Hot Curry

#815B28

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C5126
  • RGB140, 81, 38
  • CMYK0, 23, 40, 45
  • CSSrgb(140, 81, 38)
  • HSL25°, 57%, 35%
  • HSL Precise25.294°, 57.303%, 34.902%
  • HSV25°, 73%, 55%
  • HSB25°, 73%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • GLSLvec3(0.549, 0.318, 0.149)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.549, 0.318, 0.149, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.549, 0.318, 0.149)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8C5126
  • DECIMAL ID9195814
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01