Information about #D17B42 color

#D17B42 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #D17B42 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(209, 123, 66) — 82% red, 48.2% green, 25.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 34 / 56 / 18. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#D17B42 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 Hero (#D37C39). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tiger Orange (#C88141) and Peru (#CD853F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(209, 123, 66)), which gives #D17B42 its character. If you plan to put text on a #D17B42 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #D17B42 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#D17B42 color variations

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

#D17B42 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#D17B42 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#B1602A

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#854820

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#583015

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#2C180A

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Black

#000000

#D17B42 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#C17C4D

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#B27C59

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#A17D65

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#907E72

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Grey

#808080

#D17B42 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#D14242

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#D1427B

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#D142B4

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#D17B42 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
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#4298D1
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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
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#4250D1
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#42D1C3
#42D1C3

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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
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#D14250
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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
#D17B42
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#42D17B
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#7B42D1
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#98D142
#98D142

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#4298D1
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#7B42D1
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#50D142
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#4298D1
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#C342D1
#C342D1

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Nearest named colors to #D17B42

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

Hero color link
Hero

#D37C39

Tiger Orange color link
Tiger Orange

#C88141

Peru color link
Peru

#CD853F

Apricot Buff color link
Apricot Buff

#CD7E4D

Orange Ochre color link
Orange Ochre

#DC793A

Decaying Leaves color link
Decaying Leaves

#D57835

Dull Orange color link
Dull Orange

#D8863B

Golden Bell color link
Golden Bell

#CA8136

Flashback color link
Flashback

#DF803E

Red Damask color link
Red Damask

#CB6F4A

Zest color link
Zest

#C6723B

Clementine Orange color link
Clementine Orange

#DE7348

#D17B42 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D17B42
  • RGB209, 123, 66
  • CMYK0, 34, 56, 18
  • CSSrgb(209, 123, 66)
  • HSL24°, 61%, 54%
  • HSL Precise23.916°, 60.851%, 53.922%
  • HSV24°, 68%, 82%
  • HSB24°, 68%, 82%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.820
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.820, 0.482, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.820, 0.482, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.820, 0.482, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB82%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDD17B42
  • DECIMAL ID13728578
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers33 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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