Information about #B37E3D color

#B37E3D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B37E3D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(179, 126, 61) — 70.2% red, 49.4% green, 23.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 21 / 46 / 30. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B37E3D presents itself as a pleasantly vivid orange — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Noosa (#B78038). Nearby in the Register you will also find Jandal (#B78239) and Durian (#B07939).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(179, 126, 61)), which gives #B37E3D its character. If you plan to put text on a #B37E3D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #B37E3D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#B37E3D color variations

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#B37E3D 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 #B37E3D

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

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

Jandal color link
Jandal

#B78239

Durian color link
Durian

#B07939

Golden Oak color link
Golden Oak

#BB8141

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Pendragon color link
Pendragon

#B2723E

Bronze Ii color link
Bronze Ii

#A67D3D

Clay Brown color link
Clay Brown

#B2713D

Brandy Punch color link
Brandy Punch

#C07C40

Alpine color link
Alpine

#AD8A3B

#B37E3D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B37E3D
  • RGB179, 126, 61
  • CMYK0, 21, 46, 30
  • CSSrgb(179, 126, 61)
  • HSL33°, 49%, 47%
  • HSL Precise33.051°, 49.167%, 47.059%
  • HSV33°, 66%, 70%
  • HSB33°, 66%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.702, 0.494, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.702, 0.494, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.702, 0.494, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB37E3D
  • DECIMAL ID11763261
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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