Information about #C7871A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C7871A is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(199, 135, 26) — 78% red, 52.9% green, 10.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 25 / 68 / 22. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C7871A presents itself as a vivid, lively orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cinnamon (#C58917). Nearby in the Register you will also find Desert Yellow (#CA8D16) and Rich Bronze (#C77D1C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(199, 135, 26)), which gives #C7871A its character. If you plan to put text on a #C7871A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C7871A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C7871A color variations

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#C7871A 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 #C7871A

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

Cinnamon color link
Cinnamon

#C58917

Rich Bronze color link
Rich Bronze

#C77D1C

Gold Brown color link
Gold Brown

#CB7E1F

Cool Copper color link
Cool Copper

#D98719

Dixie Chick color link
Dixie Chick

#C48F2A

Ochre color link
Ochre

#CC7722

Gold Ochre color link
Gold Ochre

#C77826

High Noon color link
High Noon

#BC7F0C

Wazzup color link
Wazzup

#BC9425

Geebung color link
Geebung

#C5832E

#C7871A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C7871A
  • RGB199, 135, 26
  • CMYK0, 25, 68, 22
  • HSL38°, 77%, 44%
  • HSL Precise37.803°, 76.889%, 44.118%
  • HSV38°, 87%, 78%
  • HSB38°, 87%, 78%
  • HEX IDC7871A
  • DECIMAL ID13076250
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
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