Information about #C28861 color

#C28861 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C28861 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(194, 136, 97) — 76.1% red, 53.3% green, 38% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 23 / 38 / 24. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#C28861 is a confidently colored orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Earth Brown (#BC815F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Kalgoorie Sands (#BB8B67) and White Tea (#C48E69).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(194, 136, 97)), which gives #C28861 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C28861 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.0:1. #C28861 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C28861 color variations

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

#C28861 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 #C28861

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

Earth Brown color link
Earth Brown

#BC815F

White Tea color link
White Tea

#C48E69

Alamo color link
Alamo

#BA8C66

Deer color link
Deer

#BA8759

Soft Brown color link
Soft Brown

#B7825F

Warm Wood color link
Warm Wood

#CE8D5D

Twine color link
Twine

#C19156

Gold Coast color link
Gold Coast

#B38B5E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C28861
  • RGB194, 136, 97
  • CMYK0, 23, 38, 24
  • CSSrgb(194, 136, 97)
  • HSL24°, 44%, 57%
  • HSL Precise24.124°, 44.292%, 57.059%
  • HSV24°, 50%, 76%
  • HSB24°, 50%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.761
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • GLSLvec3(0.761, 0.533, 0.380)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.761, 0.533, 0.380, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.761, 0.533, 0.380)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC28861
  • DECIMAL ID12748897
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01