Information about #844F2A color

#844F2A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #844F2A is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(132, 79, 42) — 51.8% red, 31% green, 16.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 21 / 35 / 48. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A clearly saturated amber-leaning orange, #844F2A holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Korma (#804E2C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Waiwherowhero (#86492C) and Charisma (#854926).

In RGB terms — rgb(132, 79, 42) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #844F2A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. No one has named #844F2A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#844F2A color variations

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#844F2A 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 #844F2A

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

Korma color link
Korma

#804E2C

Charisma color link
Charisma

#854926

Walnut color link
Walnut

#794D2E

Green Tea color link
Green Tea

#824B35

Momentum color link
Momentum

#784E2C

Oak color link
Oak

#78512D

Hot Curry color link
Hot Curry

#815B28

Paarl color link
Paarl

#864B36

Natural color link
Natural

#885931

Boomerang color link
Boomerang

#794E33

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#844F2A
  • RGB132, 79, 42
  • CMYK0, 21, 35, 48
  • CSSrgb(132, 79, 42)
  • HSL25°, 52%, 34%
  • HSL Precise24.667°, 51.724%, 34.118%
  • HSV25°, 68%, 52%
  • HSB25°, 68%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.518
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.518, 0.310, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.518, 0.310, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.518, 0.310, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID844F2A
  • DECIMAL ID8671018
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01