Information about #842B0B color

#842B0B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #842B0B belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(132, 43, 11) — 51.8% red, 16.9% green, 4.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 35 / 47 / 48. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #842B0B reads as a energetic, saturated orange and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Smokey Topaz (#832A0D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Reddish Brown (#7F2B0A) and Rust Brown (#8B3103).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(132, 43, 11)), which gives #842B0B its character. If you plan to put text on a #842B0B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. #842B0B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#842B0B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#842B0B 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 #842B0B

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

Smokey Topaz color link
Smokey Topaz

#832A0D

Rust Brown color link
Rust Brown

#8B3103

Sienna color link
Sienna

#882D17

Red Brown color link
Red Brown

#8B2E16

Brown Red color link
Brown Red

#922B05

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Falu Red color link
Falu Red

#801818

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#842B0B
  • RGB132, 43, 11
  • CMYK0, 35, 47, 48
  • CSSrgb(132, 43, 11)
  • HSL16°, 85%, 28%
  • HSL Precise15.868°, 84.615%, 28.039%
  • HSV16°, 92%, 52%
  • HSB16°, 92%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.518
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.043
  • GLSLvec3(0.518, 0.169, 0.043)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.518, 0.169, 0.043, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.518, 0.169, 0.043)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID842B0B
  • DECIMAL ID8661771
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01