Information about #B97C37 color

#B97C37 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B97C37 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(185, 124, 55) (72.5% red, 48.6% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 24 / 51 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B97C37 presents itself as a confidently colored amber-leaning orange — one 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 almost identical to Filmpro Yellow Oxide (#B98036). Nearby in the Register you will also find Noosa (#B78038) and Jandal (#B78239).

The recipe behind #B97C37 is rgb(185, 124, 55), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #B97C37 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. #B97C37 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B97C37 color variations

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#B97C37 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 #B97C37

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

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

Jandal color link
Jandal

#B78239

Durian color link
Durian

#B07939

Copper color link
Copper

#B87333

Mandalay color link
Mandalay

#B57B2E

Meteor color link
Meteor

#BB7431

Fiesta color link
Fiesta

#BD7E2D

Golden Oak color link
Golden Oak

#BB8141

Brandy Punch color link
Brandy Punch

#C07C40

Pirate Gold color link
Pirate Gold

#BA782A

Pendragon color link
Pendragon

#B2723E

#B97C37 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B97C37
  • RGB185, 124, 55
  • CMYK0, 24, 51, 27
  • CSSrgb(185, 124, 55)
  • HSL32°, 54%, 47%
  • HSL Precise31.846°, 54.167%, 47.059%
  • HSV32°, 70%, 73%
  • HSB32°, 70%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.725, 0.486, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.725, 0.486, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.725, 0.486, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB97C37
  • DECIMAL ID12155959
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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