Information about #BD7C2E color

#BD7C2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BD7C2E belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(189, 124, 46) — 74.1% red, 48.6% green, 18% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 25 / 56 / 26. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#BD7C2E is a energetic, saturated orange that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Fiesta (#BD7E2D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pirate Gold (#BA782A) and Mandalay (#B57B2E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(189, 124, 46)), which gives #BD7C2E its character. If you plan to put text on a #BD7C2E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#BD7C2E color variations

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#BD7C2E 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 #BD7C2E

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

Fiesta color link
Fiesta

#BD7E2D

Pirate Gold color link
Pirate Gold

#BA782A

Mandalay color link
Mandalay

#B57B2E

Meteor color link
Meteor

#BB7431

Geebung color link
Geebung

#C5832E

Copper color link
Copper

#B87333

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

Gold Ochre color link
Gold Ochre

#C77826

Jandal color link
Jandal

#B78239

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BD7C2E
  • RGB189, 124, 46
  • CMYK0, 25, 56, 26
  • CSSrgb(189, 124, 46)
  • HSL33°, 61%, 46%
  • HSL Precise32.727°, 60.851%, 46.078%
  • HSV33°, 76%, 74%
  • HSB33°, 76%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.741
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.741, 0.486, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.741, 0.486, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.741, 0.486, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBD7C2E
  • DECIMAL ID12418094
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01