Information about #BD5C28 color

#BD5C28 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BD5C28 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(189, 92, 40) — 74.1% red, 36.1% green, 15.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 38 / 58 / 26. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#BD5C28 is a vivid, lively orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from The Big Carrot (#BA5823). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ruddy Brown (#BB6528) and Clockwork Orange (#BF6031).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(189, 92, 40)), which gives #BD5C28 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BD5C28 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #BD5C28 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#BD5C28 color variations

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#BD5C28 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 #BD5C28

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

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

Christine color link
Christine

#BF652E

Smoke Tree color link
Smoke Tree

#BB5F34

Fiery Orange color link
Fiery Orange

#B1592F

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Red Fox color link
Red Fox

#C35817

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Chestnut Red color link
Chestnut Red

#C34A2C

#BD5C28 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BD5C28
  • RGB189, 92, 40
  • CMYK0, 38, 58, 26
  • CSSrgb(189, 92, 40)
  • HSL21°, 65%, 45%
  • HSL Precise20.94°, 65.066%, 44.902%
  • HSV21°, 79%, 74%
  • HSB21°, 79%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.741
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • GLSLvec3(0.741, 0.361, 0.157)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.741, 0.361, 0.157, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.741, 0.361, 0.157)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBD5C28
  • DECIMAL ID12409896
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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