Information about #B96531 color

#B96531 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B96531 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(185, 101, 49) (72.5% red, 39.6% green, 19.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 33 / 53 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B96531 is a confidently colored orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Christine (#BF652E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Smoke Tree (#BB5F34) and Clockwork Orange (#BF6031).

In RGB terms — rgb(185, 101, 49) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B96531 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.2:1. #B96531 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B96531 color variations

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

#B96531 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 #B96531

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

Christine color link
Christine

#BF652E

Smoke Tree color link
Smoke Tree

#BB5F34

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

Reno Sand color link
Reno Sand

#B26E33

High Five color link
High Five

#B26F2C

Copper color link
Copper

#B87333

Fiery Orange color link
Fiery Orange

#B1592F

Loquat Brown color link
Loquat Brown

#AB6134

Meteor color link
Meteor

#BB7431

Evermore color link
Evermore

#BE6A3F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B96531
  • RGB185, 101, 49
  • CMYK0, 33, 53, 27
  • CSSrgb(185, 101, 49)
  • HSL23°, 58%, 46%
  • HSL Precise22.941°, 58.12%, 45.882%
  • HSV23°, 74%, 73%
  • HSB23°, 74%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.396
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.725, 0.396, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.725, 0.396, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.725, 0.396, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB39.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB96531
  • DECIMAL ID12150065
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01