Information about #B38A1A color

#B38A1A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B38A1A belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(179, 138, 26) (70.2% red, 54.1% green, 10.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 16 / 60 / 30 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B38A1A presents itself as a strongly colored amber-leaning orange — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from University Of California Gold (#B78727). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Yellowy Brown (#AE8B0C) and Dark Goldenrod (#B8860B).

The recipe behind #B38A1A is rgb(179, 138, 26), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B38A1A: 6.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.2:1 for white. #B38A1A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B38A1A color variations

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#B38A1A 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 #B38A1A

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

Wazzup color link
Wazzup

#BC9425

Rusty Gold color link
Rusty Gold

#B57F0C

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

Cinnamon color link
Cinnamon

#C58917

Sahara color link
Sahara

#B79826

Nugget color link
Nugget

#BC9229

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Buddha Gold color link
Buddha Gold

#BC9B1B

Luxury Gold color link
Luxury Gold

#A48111

#B38A1A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B38A1A
  • RGB179, 138, 26
  • CMYK0, 16, 60, 30
  • HSL44°, 75%, 40%
  • HSL Precise43.922°, 74.634%, 40.196%
  • HSV44°, 85%, 70%
  • HSB44°, 85%, 70%
  • HEX IDB38A1A
  • DECIMAL ID11766298
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
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