Information about #B15F2C color

#B15F2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B15F2C belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(177, 95, 44) (69.4% red, 37.3% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 32 / 52 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A vivid, lively orange, #B15F2C sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Fiery Orange (#B1592F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Loquat Brown (#AB6134) and Clove Dyed (#A96232).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(177, 95, 44)), which gives #B15F2C its character. If you plan to put text on a #B15F2C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #B15F2C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#B15F2C color variations

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

#B15F2C 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 #B15F2C

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

Loquat Brown color link
Loquat Brown

#AB6134

Clove Dyed color link
Clove Dyed

#A96232

Heartwood color link
Heartwood

#A6602F

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

Smoke Tree color link
Smoke Tree

#BB5F34

Red Stage color link
Red Stage

#AD522E

Mai Tai color link
Mai Tai

#A56531

Vesuvius color link
Vesuvius

#A85533

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B15F2C
  • RGB177, 95, 44
  • CMYK0, 32, 52, 31
  • CSSrgb(177, 95, 44)
  • HSL23°, 60%, 43%
  • HSL Precise23.008°, 60.181%, 43.333%
  • HSV23°, 75%, 69%
  • HSB23°, 75%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.694
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.694, 0.373, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.694, 0.373, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.694, 0.373, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB15F2C
  • DECIMAL ID11624236
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01