Information about #B78A0F color

#B78A0F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B78A0F belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(183, 138, 15) — 71.8% red, 54.1% green, 5.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 18 / 66 / 28. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B78A0F is a strongly colored warm orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dark Goldenrod (#B8860B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Yellowy Brown (#AE8B0C) and Rusty Gold (#B57F0C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(183, 138, 15)), which gives #B78A0F its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B78A0F: 6.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.2:1 for white. #B78A0F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B78A0F color variations

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#B78A0F 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 #B78A0F

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

Rusty Gold color link
Rusty Gold

#B57F0C

High Noon color link
High Noon

#BC7F0C

Cinnamon color link
Cinnamon

#C58917

Golden Palm color link
Golden Palm

#AA8805

Baby Poo color link
Baby Poo

#AB9004

Yellow Brown color link
Yellow Brown

#B79400

Dark Mustard color link
Dark Mustard

#A88905

Ocher color link
Ocher

#BF9B0C

Gold Foil color link
Gold Foil

#BD9B16

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B78A0F
  • RGB183, 138, 15
  • CMYK0, 18, 66, 28
  • CSSrgb(183, 138, 15)
  • HSL44°, 85%, 39%
  • HSL Precise43.929°, 84.848%, 38.824%
  • HSV44°, 92%, 72%
  • HSB44°, 92%, 72%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.718
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.059
  • GLSLvec3(0.718, 0.541, 0.059)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.718, 0.541, 0.059, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.718, 0.541, 0.059)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDB78A0F
  • DECIMAL ID12028431
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01