Information about #8C592C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#8C592C falls into the Orange Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(140, 89, 44) — 54.9% red, 34.9% green, 17.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 20 / 38 / 45. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8C592C is a clearly saturated warm orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rusty Nail (#8D5F2C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Natural (#885931) and Afghan Tan (#905E26).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(140, 89, 44)), which gives #8C592C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #8C592C: 5.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.6:1 for black. #8C592C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8C592C color variations

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#8C592C 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 #8C592C

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

Rusty Nail color link
Rusty Nail

#8D5F2C

Natural color link
Natural

#885931

Afghan Tan color link
Afghan Tan

#905E26

Flat Earth color link
Flat Earth

#855F31

Chelsea Gem color link
Chelsea Gem

#95532F

Hot Curry color link
Hot Curry

#815B28

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Alert Tan color link
Alert Tan

#954E2C

Magma color link
Magma

#875639

#8C592C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C592C
  • RGB140, 89, 44
  • CMYK0, 20, 38, 45
  • HSL28°, 52%, 36%
  • HSL Precise28.125°, 52.174%, 36.078%
  • HSV28°, 69%, 55%
  • HSB28°, 69%, 55%
  • HEX ID8C592C
  • DECIMAL ID9197868
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
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