Information about #8C5722 color

#8C5722 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#8C5722 falls into the Orange Color FamilyHigh Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(140, 87, 34) — 54.9% red, 34.1% green, 13.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 21 / 42 / 45. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8C5722 presents itself as a strongly colored warm orange — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Afghan Tan (#905E26). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Grizzly (#885818) and Rope (#8E4D1E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(140, 87, 34)), which gives #8C5722 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #8C5722: 6.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.5:1 for black. #8C5722 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8C5722 color variations

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#8C5722 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 #8C5722

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

Afghan Tan color link
Afghan Tan

#905E26

Grizzly color link
Grizzly

#885818

Rope color link
Rope

#8E4D1E

Kumera color link
Kumera

#886221

Rusty Nail color link
Rusty Nail

#8D5F2C

Hot Curry color link
Hot Curry

#815B28

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Natural color link
Natural

#885931

Rich Brown color link
Rich Brown

#964C1D

Charisma color link
Charisma

#854926

Alert Tan color link
Alert Tan

#954E2C

Chelsea Gem color link
Chelsea Gem

#95532F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C5722
  • RGB140, 87, 34
  • CMYK0, 21, 42, 45
  • CSSrgb(140, 87, 34)
  • HSL30°, 61%, 34%
  • HSL Precise30°, 60.92%, 34.118%
  • HSV30°, 76%, 55%
  • HSB30°, 76%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.341
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • GLSLvec3(0.549, 0.341, 0.133)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.549, 0.341, 0.133, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.549, 0.341, 0.133)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8C5722
  • DECIMAL ID9197346
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01