Information about #CB6B34 color

#CB6B34 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #CB6B34 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(203, 107, 52) — 79.6% red, 42% green, 20.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 38 / 59 / 20. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CB6B34 presents itself as a confidently colored orange — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Apricot Orange (#C96B3C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tango (#D46F31) and Gold Drop (#D56C30).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(203, 107, 52)), which gives #CB6B34 its character. If you plan to put text on a #CB6B34 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #CB6B34 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#CB6B34 color variations

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

#CB6B34 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 #CB6B34

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

Tango color link
Tango

#D46F31

Gold Drop color link
Gold Drop

#D56C30

Ecstasy color link
Ecstasy

#C96138

Zest color link
Zest

#C6723B

Phoenix color link
Phoenix

#D86C37

Chilean Fire color link
Chilean Fire

#D05E34

Terracotta color link
Terracotta

#CA6641

Christine color link
Christine

#BF652E

Arazi color link
Arazi

#C16E3F

Terracota color link
Terracota

#CB6843

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CB6B34
  • RGB203, 107, 52
  • CMYK0, 38, 59, 20
  • CSSrgb(203, 107, 52)
  • HSL22°, 59%, 50%
  • HSL Precise21.854°, 59.216%, 50%
  • HSV22°, 74%, 80%
  • HSB22°, 74%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.796
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • GLSLvec3(0.796, 0.420, 0.204)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.796, 0.420, 0.204, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.796, 0.420, 0.204)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB79.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCB6B34
  • DECIMAL ID13331252
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01