Information about #BF744F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BF744F belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(191, 116, 79) — 74.9% red, 45.5% green, 31% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 29 / 44 / 25. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BF744F is a pleasantly vivid warm 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 a hair away from Orange Salmon (#C47451). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sunburnt Salmon (#BF6C4A) and Adobe (#BD6C48).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(191, 116, 79)), which gives #BF744F its character. If you plan to put text on a #BF744F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.6:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #BF744F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#BF744F color variations

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

#BF744F 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 #BF744F

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

Adobe color link
Adobe

#BD6C48

Clay color link
Clay

#B66A50

Red Damask color link
Red Damask

#CB6F4A

Copper Red color link
Copper Red

#CB6D51

Santa Fe color link
Santa Fe

#B16D52

Brandy Punch color link
Brandy Punch

#C07C40

Brown Sugar color link
Brown Sugar

#AF6E4D

#BF744F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BF744F
  • RGB191, 116, 79
  • CMYK0, 29, 44, 25
  • HSL20°, 47%, 53%
  • HSL Precise19.821°, 46.667%, 52.941%
  • HSV20°, 59%, 75%
  • HSB20°, 59%, 75%
  • HEX IDBF744F
  • DECIMAL ID12547151
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
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