Information about Zest color

#C6723B - Zest color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C6723B ("Zest") belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(198, 114, 59) — 77.6% red, 44.7% green, 23.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 33 / 55 / 22. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#C6723B is a confidently colored amber-leaning 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 Arazi (#C16E3F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Apricot Orange (#C96B3C) and Evermore (#BE6A3F).

The recipe behind #C6723B is rgb(198, 114, 59), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #C6723B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.6:1. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Zest" in the Register.

Zest color variations

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

Zest 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 Zest

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Arazi color link
Arazi

#C16E3F

Evermore color link
Evermore

#BE6A3F

Brandy Punch color link
Brandy Punch

#C07C40

Bamboo color link
Bamboo

#BA6F3F

Terracota color link
Terracota

#CB6843

Terracotta color link
Terracotta

#CA6641

Meteor color link
Meteor

#BB7431

Mischief color link
Mischief

#CB6946

Red Damask color link
Red Damask

#CB6F4A

Copper color link
Copper

#B87333

Tiger Orange color link
Tiger Orange

#C88141

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C6723B
  • RGB198, 114, 59
  • CMYK0, 33, 55, 22
  • HSL24°, 55%, 50%
  • HSL Precise23.741°, 54.941%, 50.392%
  • HSV24°, 70%, 78%
  • HSB24°, 70%, 78%
  • HEX IDC6723B
  • DECIMAL ID13005371
  • Name Length4
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB77.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
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