Information about #68442C color

#68442C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #68442C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(104, 68, 44) (40.8% red, 26.7% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 24 / 59 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#68442C is a clearly saturated warm orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Aloewood (#6A432D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Van Dyke Brown (#664228) and Drumbeat (#64432F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(104, 68, 44)), which gives #68442C its character. If you plan to put text on a #68442C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. No one has named #68442C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#68442C color variations

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#68442C 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 #68442C

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

Aloewood color link
Aloewood

#6A432D

Drumbeat color link
Drumbeat

#64432F

Irish Coffee color link
Irish Coffee

#62422B

Dallas color link
Dallas

#664A2D

Fudge color link
Fudge

#6A3E2A

Cafe Royale color link
Cafe Royale

#6A4928

Jambalaya color link
Jambalaya

#674834

Donkey Brown color link
Donkey Brown

#664C28

Dark Rimu color link
Dark Rimu

#704128

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#68442C
  • RGB104, 68, 44
  • CMYK0, 14, 24, 59
  • CSSrgb(104, 68, 44)
  • HSL24°, 41%, 29%
  • HSL Precise24°, 40.541%, 29.02%
  • HSV24°, 58%, 41%
  • HSB24°, 58%, 41%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.408, 0.267, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.408, 0.267, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.408, 0.267, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB26.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID68442C
  • DECIMAL ID6833196
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01