Information about #B88A51 color

#B88A51 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B88A51 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(184, 138, 81) (72.2% red, 54.1% green, 31.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 40 / 28 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B88A51 is a clearly saturated amber-leaning orange that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Honey Mustard (#B68F52). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Triple Putty (#B78B4B) and Deer (#BA8759).

In RGB terms — rgb(184, 138, 81) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B88A51 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. No one has named #B88A51 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B88A51 color variations

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#B88A51 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 #B88A51

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

Triple Putty color link
Triple Putty

#B78B4B

Deer color link
Deer

#BA8759

Maple Syrup color link
Maple Syrup

#BB9351

Tussock color link
Tussock

#BF914B

Twine color link
Twine

#C19156

Teak color link
Teak

#AB8953

Kowhai color link
Kowhai

#C0934A

Gold Coast color link
Gold Coast

#B38B5E

Amber Gold color link
Amber Gold

#C19552

Barley Corn color link
Barley Corn

#B6935C

Papier Mache color link
Papier Mache

#B7945D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B88A51
  • RGB184, 138, 81
  • CMYK0, 18, 40, 28
  • CSSrgb(184, 138, 81)
  • HSL33°, 42%, 52%
  • HSL Precise33.204°, 42.041%, 51.961%
  • HSV33°, 56%, 72%
  • HSB33°, 56%, 72%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.722
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • GLSLvec3(0.722, 0.541, 0.318)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.722, 0.541, 0.318, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.722, 0.541, 0.318)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.8%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB88A51
  • DECIMAL ID12094033
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01