Information about #8C4D12 color

#8C4D12 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8C4D12 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(140, 77, 18) — 54.9% red, 30.2% green, 7.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 25 / 48 / 45. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8C4D12 is a energetic, saturated orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Saddle Brown (#8B4513). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Vincent's Copper Brown (#8A530A) and Brown (#88540B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(140, 77, 18)), which gives #8C4D12 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8C4D12 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8C4D12 color variations

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#8C4D12 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 #8C4D12

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

Saddle Brown color link
Saddle Brown

#8B4513

Brown color link
Brown

#88540B

Rope color link
Rope

#8E4D1E

Mars Orange color link
Mars Orange

#964514

Grizzly color link
Grizzly

#885818

Medium Brown color link
Medium Brown

#7F5112

Red Dirt color link
Red Dirt

#7F5217

Rich Brown color link
Rich Brown

#964C1D

Russet color link
Russet

#80461B

Fuzzy Wuzzy color link
Fuzzy Wuzzy

#87421F

Warm Brown color link
Warm Brown

#964E02

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C4D12
  • RGB140, 77, 18
  • CMYK0, 25, 48, 45
  • CSSrgb(140, 77, 18)
  • HSL29°, 77%, 31%
  • HSL Precise29.016°, 77.215%, 30.98%
  • HSV29°, 87%, 55%
  • HSB29°, 87%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • GLSLvec3(0.549, 0.302, 0.071)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.549, 0.302, 0.071, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.549, 0.302, 0.071)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8C4D12
  • DECIMAL ID9194770
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01