Information about #8F492C color

#8F492C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8F492C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(143, 73, 44) (56.1% red, 28.6% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 27 / 39 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8F492C is a pleasantly vivid orange that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tandoori (#8D4532). Nearby in the Register you will also find Alert Tan (#954E2C) and Waiwherowhero (#86492C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(143, 73, 44)), which gives #8F492C its character. If you plan to put text on a #8F492C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8F492C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8F492C color variations

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#8F492C 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 #8F492C

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

Alert Tan color link
Alert Tan

#954E2C

Tia Maria color link
Tia Maria

#97422D

Embers color link
Embers

#8C3F30

Chestnut color link
Chestnut

#954535

Charisma color link
Charisma

#854926

Chelsea Gem color link
Chelsea Gem

#95532F

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8F492C
  • RGB143, 73, 44
  • CMYK0, 27, 39, 44
  • CSSrgb(143, 73, 44)
  • HSL18°, 53%, 37%
  • HSL Precise17.576°, 52.941%, 36.667%
  • HSV18°, 69%, 56%
  • HSB18°, 69%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.561, 0.286, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.561, 0.286, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.561, 0.286, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB56.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8F492C
  • DECIMAL ID9390380
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01