Information about #8C530D color

#8C530D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8C530D belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(140, 83, 13) (54.9% red, 32.5% green, 5.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 22 / 50 / 45 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A energetic, saturated orange, #8C530D holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Vincent's Copper Brown (#8A530A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Brown (#88540B) and Grizzly (#885818).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(140, 83, 13)), which gives #8C530D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #8C530D: 6.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.4:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8C530D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8C530D color variations

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#8C530D 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 #8C530D

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

Brown color link
Brown

#88540B

Grizzly color link
Grizzly

#885818

Medium Brown color link
Medium Brown

#7F5112

Saddle Brown color link
Saddle Brown

#8B4513

Warm Brown color link
Warm Brown

#964E02

Red Dirt color link
Red Dirt

#7F5217

Poo Brown color link
Poo Brown

#885F01

Rope color link
Rope

#8E4D1E

Mars Orange color link
Mars Orange

#964514

Dark Bronze color link
Dark Bronze

#804A00

Rich Brown color link
Rich Brown

#964C1D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C530D
  • RGB140, 83, 13
  • CMYK0, 22, 50, 45
  • CSSrgb(140, 83, 13)
  • HSL33°, 83%, 30%
  • HSL Precise33.071°, 83.007%, 30%
  • HSV33°, 91%, 55%
  • HSB33°, 91%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.051
  • GLSLvec3(0.549, 0.325, 0.051)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.549, 0.325, 0.051, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.549, 0.325, 0.051)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8C530D
  • DECIMAL ID9196301
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01