Information about #36280C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #36280C belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(54, 40, 12) (21.2% red, 15.7% green, 4.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 16 / 79 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A strongly colored warm orange, #36280C leans clearly toward the dark side. Expect to see shades like this in dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Brown Tumbleweed (#37290E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Autumn Depression (#3E290A) and Clinker (#371D09).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(54, 40, 12)), which gives #36280C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #36280C: 14.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:79), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #36280C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#36280C color variations

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#36280C 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 #36280C

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#36280C
  • RGB54, 40, 12
  • CMYK0, 5, 16, 79
  • CSSrgb(54, 40, 12)
  • HSL40°, 64%, 13%
  • HSL Precise40°, 63.636%, 12.941%
  • HSV40°, 78%, 21%
  • HSB40°, 78%, 21%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • GLSLvec3(0.212, 0.157, 0.047)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.212, 0.157, 0.047, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.212, 0.157, 0.047)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB21.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID36280C
  • DECIMAL ID3549196
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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