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Information about #B2835C color

#B2835C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B2835C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(178, 131, 92) (69.8% red, 51.4% green, 36.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 34 / 30 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B2835C is a mildly saturated 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 Soft Brown (#B7825F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Gold Coast (#B38B5E) and Deer (#BA8759).

In RGB terms — rgb(178, 131, 92) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B2835C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #B2835C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#B2835C color variations

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

#B2835C 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 #B2835C

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

Soft Brown color link
Soft Brown

#B7825F

Gold Coast color link
Gold Coast

#B38B5E

Deer color link
Deer

#BA8759

Earth Brown color link
Earth Brown

#BC815F

Sanctuary color link
Sanctuary

#A68459

Teak color link
Teak

#AB8953

Cafe Au Lait color link
Cafe Au Lait

#A67B5B

Medium Wood color link
Medium Wood

#A68064

Brown Beige color link
Brown Beige

#AB814F

Alamo color link
Alamo

#BA8C66

Muddy Waters color link
Muddy Waters

#A9844F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B2835C
  • RGB178, 131, 92
  • CMYK0, 18, 34, 30
  • CSSrgb(178, 131, 92)
  • HSL27°, 36%, 53%
  • HSL Precise27.209°, 35.833%, 52.941%
  • HSV27°, 48%, 70%
  • HSB27°, 48%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.698
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.514
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • GLSLvec3(0.698, 0.514, 0.361)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.698, 0.514, 0.361, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.698, 0.514, 0.361)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB2835C
  • DECIMAL ID11699036
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01