Information about #B85B32 color

#B85B32 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B85B32 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(184, 91, 50) (72.2% red, 35.7% green, 19.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 36 / 53 / 28 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B85B32 presents itself as a confidently colored 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 almost identical to Smoke Tree (#BB5F34). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fiery Orange (#B1592F) and Clockwork Orange (#BF6031).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(184, 91, 50)), which gives #B85B32 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B85B32 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.6:1. #B85B32 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B85B32 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#B85B32 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 #B85B32

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

Smoke Tree color link
Smoke Tree

#BB5F34

Fiery Orange color link
Fiery Orange

#B1592F

Redbud color link
Redbud

#B85439

Christine color link
Christine

#BF652E

Loquat Brown color link
Loquat Brown

#AB6134

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

Red Stage color link
Red Stage

#AD522E

Brown Rust color link
Brown Rust

#AF593E

Rhapsody color link
Rhapsody

#AD603C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B85B32
  • RGB184, 91, 50
  • CMYK0, 36, 53, 28
  • CSSrgb(184, 91, 50)
  • HSL18°, 57%, 46%
  • HSL Precise18.358°, 57.265%, 45.882%
  • HSV18°, 73%, 72%
  • HSB18°, 73%, 72%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.722
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • GLSLvec3(0.722, 0.357, 0.196)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.722, 0.357, 0.196, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.722, 0.357, 0.196)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB85B32
  • DECIMAL ID12081970
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01