Information about #B99546 color

#B99546 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B99546 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(185, 149, 70) (72.5% red, 58.4% green, 27.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 45 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B99546 presents itself as a confidently colored amber-leaning orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Roti (#B69642). Nearby in the Register you will also find Matte Goldenrod (#B7984A) and Kowhai (#C0934A).

The recipe behind #B99546 is rgb(185, 149, 70), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #B99546 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.8:1. #B99546 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B99546 color variations

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#B99546 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 #B99546

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

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

Kowhai color link
Kowhai

#C0934A

Tussock color link
Tussock

#BF914B

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Classius color link
Classius

#B38D42

Maple Syrup color link
Maple Syrup

#BB9351

Triple Putty color link
Triple Putty

#B78B4B

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Amber Gold color link
Amber Gold

#C19552

#B99546 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B99546
  • RGB185, 149, 70
  • CMYK0, 14, 45, 27
  • CSSrgb(185, 149, 70)
  • HSL41°, 45%, 50%
  • HSL Precise41.217°, 45.098%, 50%
  • HSV41°, 62%, 73%
  • HSB41°, 62%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.584
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • GLSLvec3(0.725, 0.584, 0.275)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.725, 0.584, 0.275, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.725, 0.584, 0.275)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB99546
  • DECIMAL ID12162374
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01