Information about #986849 color

#986849 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #986849 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(152, 104, 73) — 59.6% red, 40.8% green, 28.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 19 / 31 / 40. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#986849 is a mildly saturated warm orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Briar Bronze (#9C6B4E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Amber waves of Gold (#9A7246) and Driftwood (#8F6F48).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(152, 104, 73)), which gives #986849 its character. If you plan to put text on a #986849 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #986849 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#986849 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#986849 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 #986849

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

Briar Bronze color link
Briar Bronze

#9C6B4E

Driftwood color link
Driftwood

#8F6F48

Bullion color link
Bullion

#956A3E

Bullwhip color link
Bullwhip

#8F7040

Earth color link
Earth

#A2653E

Authentic color link
Authentic

#8A6843

Brownish color link
Brownish

#9C6D57

Solid Gold color link
Solid Gold

#927748

Spicy Mix color link
Spicy Mix

#8B5F4D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#986849
  • RGB152, 104, 73
  • CMYK0, 19, 31, 40
  • CSSrgb(152, 104, 73)
  • HSL24°, 35%, 44%
  • HSL Precise23.544°, 35.111%, 44.118%
  • HSV24°, 52%, 60%
  • HSB24°, 52%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • GLSLvec3(0.596, 0.408, 0.286)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.596, 0.408, 0.286, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.596, 0.408, 0.286)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID986849
  • DECIMAL ID9988169
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01