Information about #B68E0C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B68E0C is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(182, 142, 12) — 71.4% red, 55.7% green, 4.7% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 16 / 67 / 29. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A maximally vivid yellow, #B68E0C sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dark Goldenrod (#B8860B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Yellowy Brown (#AE8B0C) and Yellow Brown (#B79400).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(182, 142, 12)), which gives #B68E0C its character. If you plan to put text on a #B68E0C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. #B68E0C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B68E0C color variations

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#B68E0C 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 #B68E0C

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

Yellow Brown color link
Yellow Brown

#B79400

Baby Poo color link
Baby Poo

#AB9004

Rusty Gold color link
Rusty Gold

#B57F0C

Golden Palm color link
Golden Palm

#AA8805

Light Gold color link
Light Gold

#B29700

Ocher color link
Ocher

#BF9B0C

High Noon color link
High Noon

#BC7F0C

Egypt Gold color link
Egypt Gold

#C09300

Dark Mustard color link
Dark Mustard

#A88905

Gold Foil color link
Gold Foil

#BD9B16

#B68E0C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B68E0C
  • RGB182, 142, 12
  • CMYK0, 16, 67, 29
  • HSL46°, 88%, 38%
  • HSL Precise45.882°, 87.629%, 38.039%
  • HSV46°, 93%, 71%
  • HSB46°, 93%, 71%
  • HEX IDB68E0C
  • DECIMAL ID11963916
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
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