Information about #B36F2A color

#B36F2A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B36F2A belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(179, 111, 42) — 70.2% red, 43.5% green, 16.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 27 / 54 / 30. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #B36F2A reads as a vivid, lively warm orange and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to High Five (#B26F2C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chinese Yellow Tea (#B7702D) and Reno Sand (#B26E33).

The recipe behind #B36F2A is rgb(179, 111, 42), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #B36F2A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #B36F2A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#B36F2A color variations

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#B36F2A 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 #B36F2A

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

High Five color link
High Five

#B26F2C

Reno Sand color link
Reno Sand

#B26E33

Copper color link
Copper

#B87333

Pirate Gold color link
Pirate Gold

#BA782A

Meteor color link
Meteor

#BB7431

Mandalay color link
Mandalay

#B57B2E

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

Leather color link
Leather

#AC7434

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Christine color link
Christine

#BF652E

#B36F2A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B36F2A
  • RGB179, 111, 42
  • CMYK0, 27, 54, 30
  • CSSrgb(179, 111, 42)
  • HSL30°, 62%, 43%
  • HSL Precise30.219°, 61.991%, 43.333%
  • HSV30°, 77%, 70%
  • HSB30°, 77%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.702, 0.435, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.702, 0.435, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.702, 0.435, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB36F2A
  • DECIMAL ID11759402
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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