Information about #BF5D2C color

#BF5D2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BF5D2C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(191, 93, 44) (74.9% red, 36.5% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 38 / 58 / 25 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #BF5D2C reads as a vivid, lively orange and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Clockwork Orange (#BF6031). Nearby in the Register you will also find Christine (#BF652E) and Smoke Tree (#BB5F34).

In RGB terms — rgb(191, 93, 44) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #BF5D2C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #BF5D2C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#BF5D2C color variations

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

#BF5D2C 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 #BF5D2C

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

Christine color link
Christine

#BF652E

Smoke Tree color link
Smoke Tree

#BB5F34

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

Fiery Orange color link
Fiery Orange

#B1592F

Ecstasy color link
Ecstasy

#C96138

Redbud color link
Redbud

#B85439

Fireball color link
Fireball

#CC5C39

Chilean Fire color link
Chilean Fire

#D05E34

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BF5D2C
  • RGB191, 93, 44
  • CMYK0, 38, 58, 25
  • CSSrgb(191, 93, 44)
  • HSL20°, 63%, 46%
  • HSL Precise20°, 62.553%, 46.078%
  • HSV20°, 77%, 75%
  • HSB20°, 77%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.749, 0.365, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.749, 0.365, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.749, 0.365, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBF5D2C
  • DECIMAL ID12541228
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01