Information about #7C491D color

#7C491D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #7C491D belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(124, 73, 29) — 48.6% red, 28.6% green, 11.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 20 / 37 / 51. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #7C491D reads as a strongly colored warm orange and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Russet (#80461B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Red Dirt (#7F5217) and Charisma (#854926).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(124, 73, 29)), which gives #7C491D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #7C491D: 7.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.8:1 for black. #7C491D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#7C491D color variations

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#7C491D 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 #7C491D

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

Russet color link
Russet

#80461B

Red Dirt color link
Red Dirt

#7F5217

Charisma color link
Charisma

#854926

Fuzzy Wuzzy color link
Fuzzy Wuzzy

#87421F

Medium Brown color link
Medium Brown

#7F5112

Peru Tan color link
Peru Tan

#733D1F

Deep Ochre color link
Deep Ochre

#733D1A

Momentum color link
Momentum

#784E2C

Korma color link
Korma

#804E2C

Bull Shot color link
Bull Shot

#75442B

Matai color link
Matai

#764C2C

Sepia color link
Sepia

#704214

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7C491D
  • RGB124, 73, 29
  • CMYK0, 20, 37, 51
  • CSSrgb(124, 73, 29)
  • HSL28°, 62%, 30%
  • HSL Precise27.789°, 62.092%, 30%
  • HSV28°, 77%, 49%
  • HSB28°, 77%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.486, 0.286, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.486, 0.286, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.486, 0.286, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID7C491D
  • DECIMAL ID8145181
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01