Information about #BD884B color

#BD884B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BD884B is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(189, 136, 75) (74.1% red, 53.3% green, 29.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 21 / 45 / 26 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #BD884B reads as a pleasantly vivid orange and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Triple Putty (#B78B4B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tussock (#BF914B) and Kowhai (#C0934A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(189, 136, 75)), which gives #BD884B its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#BD884B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BD884B 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 #BD884B

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

Tussock color link
Tussock

#BF914B

Kowhai color link
Kowhai

#C0934A

Golden Oak color link
Golden Oak

#BB8141

Maple Syrup color link
Maple Syrup

#BB9351

Classius color link
Classius

#B38D42

Deer color link
Deer

#BA8759

Twine color link
Twine

#C19156

Amber Gold color link
Amber Gold

#C19552

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Anzac color link
Anzac

#C68E3F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BD884B
  • RGB189, 136, 75
  • CMYK0, 21, 45, 26
  • CSSrgb(189, 136, 75)
  • HSL32°, 46%, 52%
  • HSL Precise32.105°, 46.341%, 51.765%
  • HSV32°, 60%, 74%
  • HSB32°, 60%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.741
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • GLSLvec3(0.741, 0.533, 0.294)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.741, 0.533, 0.294, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.741, 0.533, 0.294)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBD884B
  • DECIMAL ID12421195
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers4 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01