Information about #886E3B color

#886E3B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #886E3B is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(136, 110, 59) (53.3% red, 43.1% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 10 / 30 / 47 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #886E3B reads as a softly balanced orange and sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 practically indistinguishable from Yellow Sea Pine Brown (#896C39). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bullwhip (#8F7040) and Authentic (#8A6843).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(136, 110, 59)), which gives #886E3B its character. If you plan to put text on a #886E3B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.3:1. #886E3B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#886E3B color variations

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#886E3B 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 #886E3B

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

Bullwhip color link
Bullwhip

#8F7040

Authentic color link
Authentic

#8A6843

Dirt Brown color link
Dirt Brown

#836539

Mckenzie color link
Mckenzie

#8C6338

Timbuktu color link
Timbuktu

#7F6C43

Raw Umber color link
Raw Umber

#826644

Bullion color link
Bullion

#956A3E

Triumph color link
Triumph

#89603A

Coyote Brown color link
Coyote Brown

#81613C

Driftwood color link
Driftwood

#8F6F48

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#886E3B
  • RGB136, 110, 59
  • CMYK0, 10, 30, 47
  • CSSrgb(136, 110, 59)
  • HSL40°, 39%, 38%
  • HSL Precise39.74°, 39.487%, 38.235%
  • HSV40°, 57%, 53%
  • HSB40°, 57%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.533, 0.431, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.533, 0.431, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.533, 0.431, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID886E3B
  • DECIMAL ID8941115
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01