Information about #CB7942 color

#CB7942 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #CB7942 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(203, 121, 66) (79.6% red, 47.5% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 32 / 54 / 20 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CB7942 is a pleasantly vivid orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tiger Orange (#C88141). Nearby in the Register you will also find Zest (#C6723B) and Brandy Punch (#C07C40).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(203, 121, 66)), which gives #CB7942 its character. If you plan to put text on a #CB7942 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #CB7942 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#CB7942 color variations

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

#CB7942 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 #CB7942

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

Tiger Orange color link
Tiger Orange

#C88141

Zest color link
Zest

#C6723B

Brandy Punch color link
Brandy Punch

#C07C40

Apricot Buff color link
Apricot Buff

#CD7E4D

Hero color link
Hero

#D37C39

Peru color link
Peru

#CD853F

Red Damask color link
Red Damask

#CB6F4A

Golden Bell color link
Golden Bell

#CA8136

Arazi color link
Arazi

#C16E3F

Mischief color link
Mischief

#CB6946

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CB7942
  • RGB203, 121, 66
  • CMYK0, 32, 54, 20
  • CSSrgb(203, 121, 66)
  • HSL24°, 57%, 53%
  • HSL Precise24.088°, 56.846%, 52.745%
  • HSV24°, 67%, 80%
  • HSB24°, 67%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.796
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.796, 0.475, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.796, 0.475, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.796, 0.475, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB79.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCB7942
  • DECIMAL ID13334850
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01