Information about #B18B3E color

#B18B3E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B18B3E is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(177, 139, 62) (69.4% red, 54.5% green, 24.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 45 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B18B3E is a confidently colored amber-leaning 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 almost identical to Classius (#B38D42). Nearby in the Register you will also find Alpine (#AD8A3B) and Antique Gold (#B0903D).

The recipe behind #B18B3E is rgb(177, 139, 62), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #B18B3E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #B18B3E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B18B3E color variations

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

#B18B3E 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 #B18B3E

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

Classius color link
Classius

#B38D42

Alpine color link
Alpine

#AD8A3B

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

Luxor Gold color link
Luxor Gold

#AB8D3F

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Reef Gold color link
Reef Gold

#A98D36

Jandal color link
Jandal

#B78239

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Triple Putty color link
Triple Putty

#B78B4B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B18B3E
  • RGB177, 139, 62
  • CMYK0, 15, 45, 31
  • CSSrgb(177, 139, 62)
  • HSL40°, 48%, 47%
  • HSL Precise40.174°, 48.117%, 46.863%
  • HSV40°, 65%, 69%
  • HSB40°, 65%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.694
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • GLSLvec3(0.694, 0.545, 0.243)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.694, 0.545, 0.243, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.694, 0.545, 0.243)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB18B3E
  • DECIMAL ID11635518
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01