Information about #B57E5E color

#B57E5E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B57E5E belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(181, 126, 94) — 71% red, 49.4% green, 36.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 22 / 34 / 29. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B57E5E is a mildly saturated orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Soft Brown (#B7825F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Earth Brown (#BC815F) and Deer (#BA8759).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(181, 126, 94)), which gives #B57E5E its character. If you plan to put text on a #B57E5E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #B57E5E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#B57E5E color variations

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#B57E5E 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 #B57E5E

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

Earth Brown color link
Earth Brown

#BC815F

Deer color link
Deer

#BA8759

Gold Coast color link
Gold Coast

#B38B5E

Cafe Au Lait color link
Cafe Au Lait

#A67B5B

Bonanza color link
Bonanza

#B77D6E

Medium Wood color link
Medium Wood

#A68064

Alamo color link
Alamo

#BA8C66

Sanctuary color link
Sanctuary

#A68459

#B57E5E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B57E5E
  • RGB181, 126, 94
  • CMYK0, 22, 34, 29
  • CSSrgb(181, 126, 94)
  • HSL22°, 37%, 54%
  • HSL Precise22.069°, 37.021%, 53.922%
  • HSV22°, 48%, 71%
  • HSB22°, 48%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.710
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • GLSLvec3(0.710, 0.494, 0.369)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.710, 0.494, 0.369, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.710, 0.494, 0.369)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB57E5E
  • DECIMAL ID11894366
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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