Information about #886D4E color

#886D4E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #886D4E belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(136, 109, 78) — 53.3% red, 42.7% green, 30.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 11 / 23 / 47. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#886D4E is a softly balanced amber-leaning orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from French Bistre (#856D4D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dull Brown (#876E4B) and Double Colins Wicket (#826F4C).

The recipe behind #886D4E is rgb(136, 109, 78), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #886D4E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.3:1. #886D4E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#886D4E color variations

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#886D4E 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 #886D4E

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

Dull Brown color link
Dull Brown

#876E4B

Lodestar color link
Lodestar

#8A7252

Ash Gold color link
Ash Gold

#8C6F54

Pastel Brown color link
Pastel Brown

#836953

Axis color link
Axis

#846C55

Gold Fusion color link
Gold Fusion

#85754E

Limed Oak color link
Limed Oak

#8C7254

Driftwood color link
Driftwood

#8F6F48

Dark Taupe color link
Dark Taupe

#7F684E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#886D4E
  • RGB136, 109, 78
  • CMYK0, 11, 23, 47
  • CSSrgb(136, 109, 78)
  • HSL32°, 27%, 42%
  • HSL Precise32.069°, 27.103%, 41.961%
  • HSV32°, 43%, 53%
  • HSB32°, 43%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.533, 0.427, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.533, 0.427, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.533, 0.427, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID886D4E
  • DECIMAL ID8940878
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01