Information about #66472D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #66472D belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(102, 71, 45) — 40% red, 27.8% green, 17.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 12 / 22 / 60. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#66472D is a softly balanced orange that sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Dallas (#664A2D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Drumbeat (#64432F) and Aloewood (#6A432D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(102, 71, 45)), which gives #66472D its character. If you plan to put text on a #66472D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:60) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #66472D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#66472D color variations

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#66472D 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 #66472D

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

Dallas color link
Dallas

#664A2D

Drumbeat color link
Drumbeat

#64432F

Aloewood color link
Aloewood

#6A432D

Irish Coffee color link
Irish Coffee

#62422B

Cafe Royale color link
Cafe Royale

#6A4928

Donkey Brown color link
Donkey Brown

#664C28

Jambalaya color link
Jambalaya

#674834

Ironbark color link
Ironbark

#6D4D2C

Fudge color link
Fudge

#6A3E2A

Trailblazer color link
Trailblazer

#5F4C27

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#66472D
  • RGB102, 71, 45
  • CMYK0, 12, 22, 60
  • CSSrgb(102, 71, 45)
  • HSL27°, 39%, 29%
  • HSL Precise27.368°, 38.776%, 28.824%
  • HSV27°, 56%, 40%
  • HSB27°, 56%, 40%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.400, 0.278, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.400, 0.278, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.400, 0.278, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB40%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID66472D
  • DECIMAL ID6702893
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01