Information about #846D2D color

#846D2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #846D2D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(132, 109, 45) (51.8% red, 42.7% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 34 / 48 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#846D2D is a confidently colored amber-leaning orange that sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Corn Harvest (#8D702A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Spanish Bistre (#807532) and Yukon Gold (#826A21).

In RGB terms — rgb(132, 109, 45) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #846D2D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. #846D2D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#846D2D color variations

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#846D2D 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 #846D2D

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

Corn Harvest color link
Corn Harvest

#8D702A

Yukon Gold color link
Yukon Gold

#826A21

Pesto color link
Pesto

#7C7631

Cheers color link
Cheers

#916A2D

Crete color link
Crete

#77712B

Dirt Brown color link
Dirt Brown

#836539

Flat Earth color link
Flat Earth

#855F31

Rusty Nail color link
Rusty Nail

#8D5F2C

Kumera color link
Kumera

#886221

Mckenzie color link
Mckenzie

#8C6338

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#846D2D
  • RGB132, 109, 45
  • CMYK0, 9, 34, 48
  • CSSrgb(132, 109, 45)
  • HSL44°, 49%, 35%
  • HSL Precise44.138°, 49.153%, 34.706%
  • HSV44°, 66%, 52%
  • HSB44°, 66%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.518
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.518, 0.427, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.518, 0.427, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.518, 0.427, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID846D2D
  • DECIMAL ID8678701
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01