Information about #8E6E3D color

#8E6E3D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8E6E3D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(142, 110, 61) (55.7% red, 43.1% green, 23.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 13 / 32 / 44 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8E6E3D is a moderately toned warm orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bullwhip (#8F7040). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Yellow Sea Pine Brown (#896C39) and Bullion (#956A3E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(142, 110, 61)), which gives #8E6E3D its character. If you plan to put text on a #8E6E3D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. No one has named #8E6E3D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8E6E3D color variations

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#8E6E3D 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 #8E6E3D

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

Bullion color link
Bullion

#956A3E

Authentic color link
Authentic

#8A6843

Driftwood color link
Driftwood

#8F6F48

Mckenzie color link
Mckenzie

#8C6338

Wood color link
Wood

#966F33

Dark Buff color link
Dark Buff

#976638

Dirt Brown color link
Dirt Brown

#836539

Solid Gold color link
Solid Gold

#927748

Ventura color link
Ventura

#907C38

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E6E3D
  • RGB142, 110, 61
  • CMYK0, 13, 32, 44
  • CSSrgb(142, 110, 61)
  • HSL36°, 40%, 40%
  • HSL Precise36.296°, 39.901%, 39.804%
  • HSV36°, 57%, 56%
  • HSB36°, 57%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.557, 0.431, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.557, 0.431, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.557, 0.431, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8E6E3D
  • DECIMAL ID9334333
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01