Information about #C87C48 color

#C87C48 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C87C48 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(200, 124, 72) (78.4% red, 48.6% green, 28.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 30 / 50 / 22 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A confidently colored orange, #C87C48 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Apricot Buff (#CD7E4D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tiger Orange (#C88141) and Brandy Punch (#C07C40).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(200, 124, 72)), which gives #C87C48 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C87C48 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. #C87C48 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C87C48 color variations

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

#C87C48 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 #C87C48

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

Apricot Buff color link
Apricot Buff

#CD7E4D

Tiger Orange color link
Tiger Orange

#C88141

Brandy Punch color link
Brandy Punch

#C07C40

Red Damask color link
Red Damask

#CB6F4A

Peru color link
Peru

#CD853F

Golden Oak color link
Golden Oak

#BB8141

Zest color link
Zest

#C6723B

Copper Red color link
Copper Red

#CB6D51

Arazi color link
Arazi

#C16E3F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C87C48
  • RGB200, 124, 72
  • CMYK0, 30, 50, 22
  • CSSrgb(200, 124, 72)
  • HSL24°, 54%, 53%
  • HSL Precise24.375°, 53.782%, 53.333%
  • HSV24°, 64%, 78%
  • HSB24°, 64%, 78%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.784
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • GLSLvec3(0.784, 0.486, 0.282)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.784, 0.486, 0.282, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.784, 0.486, 0.282)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC87C48
  • DECIMAL ID13139016
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01