Information about #B6863A color

#B6863A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B6863A is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(182, 134, 58) (71.4% red, 52.5% green, 22.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 19 / 49 / 29 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B6863A is a pleasantly vivid orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Jandal (#B78239). Nearby in the Register you will also find Noosa (#B78038) and Filmpro Yellow Oxide (#B98036).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(182, 134, 58)), which gives #B6863A its character. If you plan to put text on a #B6863A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #B6863A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#B6863A color variations

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#B6863A 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 #B6863A

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

Jandal color link
Jandal

#B78239

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

Alpine color link
Alpine

#AD8A3B

Golden Oak color link
Golden Oak

#BB8141

Classius color link
Classius

#B38D42

Hokey Pokey color link
Hokey Pokey

#BB8E34

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

Luxor Gold color link
Luxor Gold

#AB8D3F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B6863A
  • RGB182, 134, 58
  • CMYK0, 19, 49, 29
  • CSSrgb(182, 134, 58)
  • HSL37°, 52%, 47%
  • HSL Precise36.774°, 51.667%, 47.059%
  • HSV37°, 68%, 71%
  • HSB37°, 68%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.714
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • GLSLvec3(0.714, 0.525, 0.227)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.714, 0.525, 0.227, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.714, 0.525, 0.227)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.7%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB6863A
  • DECIMAL ID11961914
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01