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Information about #BF8020 color

#BF8020 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BF8020 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(191, 128, 32) — 74.9% red, 50.2% green, 12.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 25 / 62 / 25. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BF8020 is a energetic, saturated orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rich Bronze (#C77D1C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Gold Brown (#CB7E1F) and University Of California Gold (#B78727).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(191, 128, 32)), which gives #BF8020 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BF8020 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. #BF8020 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BF8020 color variations

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

#BF8020 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 #BF8020

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

Rich Bronze color link
Rich Bronze

#C77D1C

Gold Brown color link
Gold Brown

#CB7E1F

Gold Ochre color link
Gold Ochre

#C77826

Fiesta color link
Fiesta

#BD7E2D

Pirate Gold color link
Pirate Gold

#BA782A

Cinnamon color link
Cinnamon

#C58917

Geebung color link
Geebung

#C5832E

Ochre color link
Ochre

#CC7722

Mandalay color link
Mandalay

#B57B2E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BF8020
  • RGB191, 128, 32
  • CMYK0, 25, 62, 25
  • CSSrgb(191, 128, 32)
  • HSL36°, 71%, 44%
  • HSL Precise36.226°, 71.3%, 43.725%
  • HSV36°, 83%, 75%
  • HSB36°, 83%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.502
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • GLSLvec3(0.749, 0.502, 0.125)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.749, 0.502, 0.125, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.749, 0.502, 0.125)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB50.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBF8020
  • DECIMAL ID12550176
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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