Information about #CB8C57 color

#CB8C57 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #CB8C57 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(203, 140, 87) (79.6% red, 54.9% green, 34.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 25 / 45 / 20 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CB8C57 is a confidently colored orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rustic Bronze (#CC9054). Nearby in the Register you will also find Warm Wood (#CE8D5D) and Twine (#C19156).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(203, 140, 87)), which gives #CB8C57 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 7.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.8:1. No one has named #CB8C57 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#CB8C57 color variations

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#CB8C57 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 #CB8C57

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

Warm Wood color link
Warm Wood

#CE8D5D

Twine color link
Twine

#C19156

Raw Sienna color link
Raw Sienna

#D68A59

Whiskey Sour color link
Whiskey Sour

#D4915D

Whiskey color link
Whiskey

#D29062

Amber Gold color link
Amber Gold

#C19552

Pastel Ochre color link
Pastel Ochre

#D69759

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CB8C57
  • RGB203, 140, 87
  • CMYK0, 25, 45, 20
  • CSSrgb(203, 140, 87)
  • HSL27°, 53%, 57%
  • HSL Precise27.414°, 52.727%, 56.863%
  • HSV27°, 57%, 80%
  • HSB27°, 57%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.796
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.341
  • GLSLvec3(0.796, 0.549, 0.341)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.796, 0.549, 0.341, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.796, 0.549, 0.341)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB79.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCB8C57
  • DECIMAL ID13339735
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01