Information about #B6854A color

#B6854A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B6854A belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(182, 133, 74) — 71.4% red, 52.2% green, 29% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 19 / 42 / 29. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B6854A is a clearly saturated amber-leaning orange that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Triple Putty (#B78B4B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Golden Oak (#BB8141) and Classius (#B38D42).

In RGB terms — rgb(182, 133, 74) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B6854A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. No one has named #B6854A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B6854A color variations

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#B6854A 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 #B6854A

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

Triple Putty color link
Triple Putty

#B78B4B

Golden Oak color link
Golden Oak

#BB8141

Classius color link
Classius

#B38D42

Brown Beige color link
Brown Beige

#AB814F

Muddy Waters color link
Muddy Waters

#A9844F

Teak color link
Teak

#AB8953

Tussock color link
Tussock

#BF914B

Deer color link
Deer

#BA8759

Maple Syrup color link
Maple Syrup

#BB9351

Brandy Punch color link
Brandy Punch

#C07C40

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B6854A
  • RGB182, 133, 74
  • CMYK0, 19, 42, 29
  • CSSrgb(182, 133, 74)
  • HSL33°, 43%, 50%
  • HSL Precise32.778°, 42.52%, 50.196%
  • HSV33°, 59%, 71%
  • HSB33°, 59%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.714
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • GLSLvec3(0.714, 0.522, 0.290)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.714, 0.522, 0.290, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.714, 0.522, 0.290)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB6854A
  • DECIMAL ID11961674
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01