Information about #B3806A color

#B3806A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B3806A is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(179, 128, 106) (70.2% red, 50.2% green, 41.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 29 / 30 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B3806A is a softly balanced 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 Bonanza (#B77D6E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Light Taupe (#B38B6D) and Soft Brown (#B7825F).

In RGB terms — rgb(179, 128, 106) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B3806A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. #B3806A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B3806A color variations

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#B3806A 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 #B3806A

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

Bonanza color link
Bonanza

#B77D6E

Light Taupe color link
Light Taupe

#B38B6D

Soft Brown color link
Soft Brown

#B7825F

Earth Brown color link
Earth Brown

#BC815F

Medium Wood color link
Medium Wood

#A68064

Alamo color link
Alamo

#BA8C66

Backcountry color link
Backcountry

#AB8E6B

Gold Coast color link
Gold Coast

#B38B5E

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B3806A
  • RGB179, 128, 106
  • CMYK0, 20, 29, 30
  • CSSrgb(179, 128, 106)
  • HSL18°, 32%, 56%
  • HSL Precise18.082°, 32.444%, 55.882%
  • HSV18°, 41%, 70%
  • HSB18°, 41%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.502
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • GLSLvec3(0.702, 0.502, 0.416)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.702, 0.502, 0.416, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.702, 0.502, 0.416)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB50.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB41.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB3806A
  • DECIMAL ID11763818
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01