Information about #864237 color

#864237 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #864237 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(134, 66, 55) (52.5% red, 25.9% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 27 / 31 / 47 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #864237 reads as a confidently colored red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Ironstone (#86483C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sparrow Brown (#8C4736) and Prairie Sand (#883C32).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(134, 66, 55)), which gives #864237 its character. If you plan to put text on a #864237 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#864237 color variations

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

#864237 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 #864237

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

Ironstone color link
Ironstone

#86483C

Prairie Sand color link
Prairie Sand

#883C32

Brandy color link
Brandy

#87413F

Paarl color link
Paarl

#864B36

Red Robin color link
Red Robin

#7D4138

Stiletto color link
Stiletto

#833D3E

Tandoori color link
Tandoori

#8D4532

Embers color link
Embers

#8C3F30

Green Tea color link
Green Tea

#824B35

Nutmeg color link
Nutmeg

#7E4A3B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#864237
  • RGB134, 66, 55
  • CMYK0, 27, 31, 47
  • CSSrgb(134, 66, 55)
  • HSL8°, 42%, 37%
  • HSL Precise8.354°, 41.799%, 37.059%
  • HSV8°, 59%, 53%
  • HSB8°, 59%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.525, 0.259, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.525, 0.259, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.525, 0.259, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID864237
  • DECIMAL ID8798775
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01