Information about #B16B1B color

#B16B1B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B16B1B is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(177, 107, 27) (69.4% red, 42% green, 10.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 27 / 59 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B16B1B is a vivid, lively warm orange that carries an easy, daylight feel. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Light Brown (#B5651D). Slightly further away sit Omega (#B56519) and Dirty Brown (#B5651E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(177, 107, 27)), which gives #B16B1B its character. On this background, black text reaches a 5.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.2:1. #B16B1B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B16B1B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#B16B1B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B16B1B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#B16B1B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#AA6F2B

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#987752

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Grey

#808080

#B16B1B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#B12E1A

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#B11A42

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#B16B1B 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
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#1B61B1
#1B61B1

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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
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#201BB1
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#1BACB1
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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
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#B1201B
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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
#B16B1B
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#1BB16B
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#6B1BB1
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#61B11B
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#1B61B1
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#6B1BB1
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#1BB120
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#1B61B1
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#B11BAC
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Nearest named colors to #B16B1B

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

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

High Five color link
High Five

#B26F2C

Zion color link
Zion

#AC7911

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

Chinese Yellow Tea color link
Chinese Yellow Tea

#B7702D

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Pirate Gold color link
Pirate Gold

#BA782A

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

The Big Carrot color link
The Big Carrot

#BA5823

#B16B1B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B16B1B
  • RGB177, 107, 27
  • CMYK0, 27, 59, 31
  • HSL32°, 74%, 40%
  • HSL Precise32°, 73.529%, 40%
  • HSV32°, 85%, 69%
  • HSB32°, 85%, 69%
  • HEX IDB16B1B
  • DECIMAL ID11627291
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
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