Information about #8C5721 color

#8C5721 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8C5721 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(140, 87, 33) (54.9% red, 34.1% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 21 / 42 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8C5721 is a strongly colored amber-leaning 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 almost identical to Afghan Tan (#905E26). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Grizzly (#885818) and Rope (#8E4D1E).

The recipe behind #8C5721 is rgb(140, 87, 33), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #8C5721 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. No one has named #8C5721 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8C5721 color variations

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#8C5721 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 #8C5721

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

Afghan Tan color link
Afghan Tan

#905E26

Grizzly color link
Grizzly

#885818

Rope color link
Rope

#8E4D1E

Kumera color link
Kumera

#886221

Hot Curry color link
Hot Curry

#815B28

Rusty Nail color link
Rusty Nail

#8D5F2C

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Rich Brown color link
Rich Brown

#964C1D

Charisma color link
Charisma

#854926

Natural color link
Natural

#885931

Alert Tan color link
Alert Tan

#954E2C

Chelsea Gem color link
Chelsea Gem

#95532F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C5721
  • RGB140, 87, 33
  • CMYK0, 21, 42, 45
  • CSSrgb(140, 87, 33)
  • HSL30°, 62%, 34%
  • HSL Precise30.28°, 61.85%, 33.922%
  • HSV30°, 76%, 55%
  • HSB30°, 76%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.341
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.549, 0.341, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.549, 0.341, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.549, 0.341, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8C5721
  • DECIMAL ID9197345
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01