Information about #7E5138 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #7E5138 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(126, 81, 56) — 49.4% red, 31.8% green, 22% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 18 / 27 / 51. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#7E5138 presents itself as a moderately toned warm orange — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cigar (#7D4E38). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Palm Sugar (#795538) and Nutmeg (#7E4A3B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(126, 81, 56)), which gives #7E5138 its character. If you plan to put text on a #7E5138 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. No one has named #7E5138 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#7E5138 color variations

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#7E5138 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 #7E5138

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

Cigar color link
Cigar

#7D4E38

Palm Sugar color link
Palm Sugar

#795538

Nutmeg color link
Nutmeg

#7E4A3B

Boomerang color link
Boomerang

#794E33

Green Tea color link
Green Tea

#824B35

Beige Brown color link
Beige Brown

#765038

Roman Ochre color link
Roman Ochre

#87523A

Paarl color link
Paarl

#864B36

Magma color link
Magma

#875639

Old Copper color link
Old Copper

#73503B

#7E5138 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7E5138
  • RGB126, 81, 56
  • CMYK0, 18, 27, 51
  • CSSrgb(126, 81, 56)
  • HSL21°, 38%, 36%
  • HSL Precise21.429°, 38.462%, 35.686%
  • HSV21°, 56%, 49%
  • HSB21°, 56%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.494, 0.318, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.494, 0.318, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.494, 0.318, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID7E5138
  • DECIMAL ID8278328
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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