Information about #B98472 color

#B98472 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B98472 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(185, 132, 114) (72.5% red, 51.8% green, 44.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 21 / 28 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B98472 presents itself as a moderately toned warm orange — one 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 Bonanza (#B77D6E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Brandy Rose (#B6857A) and Light Taupe (#B38B6D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(185, 132, 114)), which gives #B98472 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B98472 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #B98472 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B98472 color variations

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#B98472 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 #B98472

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

Bonanza color link
Bonanza

#B77D6E

Brandy Rose color link
Brandy Rose

#B6857A

Light Taupe color link
Light Taupe

#B38B6D

Ash Rose color link
Ash Rose

#B5817D

Alamo color link
Alamo

#BA8C66

Autumn Beige color link
Autumn Beige

#AF8D7A

Old Rose color link
Old Rose

#C08081

White Tea color link
White Tea

#C48E69

Backcountry color link
Backcountry

#AB8E6B

#B98472 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B98472
  • RGB185, 132, 114
  • CMYK0, 21, 28, 27
  • CSSrgb(185, 132, 114)
  • HSL15°, 34%, 59%
  • HSL Precise15.211°, 33.649%, 58.627%
  • HSV15°, 38%, 73%
  • HSB15°, 38%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.518
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • GLSLvec3(0.725, 0.518, 0.447)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.725, 0.518, 0.447, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.725, 0.518, 0.447)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB44.7%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB98472
  • DECIMAL ID12158066
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01