Information about #B15C24 color

#B15C24 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B15C24 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(177, 92, 36) (69.4% red, 36.1% green, 14.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 33 / 55 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B15C24 is a energetic, saturated amber-leaning orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 The Big Carrot (#BA5823). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fiery Orange (#B1592F) and Dirty Brown (#B5651E).

In RGB terms — rgb(177, 92, 36) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B15C24 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. #B15C24 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B15C24 color variations

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#B15C24 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 #B15C24

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

Fiery Orange color link
Fiery Orange

#B1592F

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

Red Stage color link
Red Stage

#AD522E

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Heartwood color link
Heartwood

#A6602F

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Clove Dyed color link
Clove Dyed

#A96232

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B15C24
  • RGB177, 92, 36
  • CMYK0, 33, 55, 31
  • CSSrgb(177, 92, 36)
  • HSL24°, 66%, 42%
  • HSL Precise23.83°, 66.197%, 41.765%
  • HSV24°, 80%, 69%
  • HSB24°, 80%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.694
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • GLSLvec3(0.694, 0.361, 0.141)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.694, 0.361, 0.141, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.694, 0.361, 0.141)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB15C24
  • DECIMAL ID11623460
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01