Information about #B98D4F color

#B98D4F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B98D4F is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(185, 141, 79) (72.5% red, 55.3% green, 31% blue), or CMYK 0 / 17 / 42 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B98D4F is a confidently colored orange that feels open and friendly. 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 Honey Mustard (#B68F52). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Triple Putty (#B78B4B) and Maple Syrup (#BB9351).

In RGB terms — rgb(185, 141, 79) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B98D4F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#B98D4F color variations

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#B98D4F 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 #B98D4F

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

Maple Syrup color link
Maple Syrup

#BB9351

Tussock color link
Tussock

#BF914B

Kowhai color link
Kowhai

#C0934A

Twine color link
Twine

#C19156

Deer color link
Deer

#BA8759

Amber Gold color link
Amber Gold

#C19552

Classius color link
Classius

#B38D42

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Barley Corn color link
Barley Corn

#B6935C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B98D4F
  • RGB185, 141, 79
  • CMYK0, 17, 42, 27
  • CSSrgb(185, 141, 79)
  • HSL35°, 43%, 52%
  • HSL Precise35.094°, 43.089%, 51.765%
  • HSV35°, 57%, 73%
  • HSB35°, 57%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • GLSLvec3(0.725, 0.553, 0.310)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.725, 0.553, 0.310, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.725, 0.553, 0.310)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB98D4F
  • DECIMAL ID12160335
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01