Information about #A87B38 color

#A87B38 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A87B38 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(168, 123, 56) (65.9% red, 48.2% green, 22% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 44 / 34 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A87B38 is a clearly saturated warm orange that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bronze Ii (#A67D3D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Durian (#B07939) and Leather (#AC7434).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(168, 123, 56)), which gives #A87B38 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A87B38 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. No one has named #A87B38 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A87B38 color variations

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#A87B38 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 #A87B38

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

Bronze Ii color link
Bronze Ii

#A67D3D

Durian color link
Durian

#B07939

Leather color link
Leather

#AC7434

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Bungy color link
Bungy

#AC713C

Frizzell color link
Frizzell

#AD812F

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Pendragon color link
Pendragon

#B2723E

Clay Brown color link
Clay Brown

#B2713D

#A87B38 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A87B38
  • RGB168, 123, 56
  • CMYK0, 18, 44, 34
  • CSSrgb(168, 123, 56)
  • HSL36°, 50%, 44%
  • HSL Precise35.893°, 50%, 43.922%
  • HSV36°, 67%, 66%
  • HSB36°, 67%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.659, 0.482, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.659, 0.482, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.659, 0.482, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA87B38
  • DECIMAL ID11041592
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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