Information about #B88742 color

#B88742 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B88742 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(184, 135, 66) — 72.2% red, 52.9% green, 25.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 19 / 46 / 28. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B88742 is a confidently colored 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 Golden Oak (#BB8141). Nearby in the Register you will also find Classius (#B38D42) and Triple Putty (#B78B4B).

In RGB terms — rgb(184, 135, 66) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B88742 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #B88742 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B88742 color variations

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#B88742 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 #B88742

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

Golden Oak color link
Golden Oak

#BB8141

Classius color link
Classius

#B38D42

Triple Putty color link
Triple Putty

#B78B4B

Jandal color link
Jandal

#B78239

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

Alpine color link
Alpine

#AD8A3B

Brandy Punch color link
Brandy Punch

#C07C40

Luxor Gold color link
Luxor Gold

#AB8D3F

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

#B88742 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B88742
  • RGB184, 135, 66
  • CMYK0, 19, 46, 28
  • CSSrgb(184, 135, 66)
  • HSL35°, 47%, 49%
  • HSL Precise35.085°, 47.2%, 49.02%
  • HSV35°, 64%, 72%
  • HSB35°, 64%, 72%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.722
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.722, 0.529, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.722, 0.529, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.722, 0.529, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB88742
  • DECIMAL ID12093250
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01