Information about #D6C28A color

#D6C28A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #D6C28A is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(214, 194, 138) (83.9% red, 76.1% green, 54.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 8 / 30 / 16 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#D6C28A is a pleasantly vivid warm orange that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Half Putty (#D8BF8B). Slightly further away sit ORPIN GOLD (#CEBE88) and Winter Hazel (#D0C383).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(214, 194, 138)), which gives #D6C28A its character. On this background, black text reaches a 11.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 1.8:1. #D6C28A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#D6C28A color variations

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#D6C28A 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 #D6C28A

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

Half Putty color link
Half Putty

#D8BF8B

ORPIN GOLD color link
ORPIN GOLD

#CEBE88

Winter Hazel color link
Winter Hazel

#D0C383

Zombie color link
Zombie

#DDC283

Manuka Honey color link
Manuka Honey

#DEC083

Moscato color link
Moscato

#DEBA8E

Chalky color link
Chalky

#DFC281

Sandbar color link
Sandbar

#E2C385

Burlywood color link
Burlywood

#DEB887

Lemon Twist color link
Lemon Twist

#D7CF8C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D6C28A
  • RGB214, 194, 138
  • CMYK0, 8, 30, 16
  • CSSrgb(214, 194, 138)
  • HSL44°, 48%, 69%
  • HSL Precise44.211°, 48.101%, 69.02%
  • HSV44°, 36%, 84%
  • HSB44°, 36%, 84%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.839
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.761
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • GLSLvec3(0.839, 0.761, 0.541)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.839, 0.761, 0.541, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.839, 0.761, 0.541)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB83.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB76.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDD6C28A
  • DECIMAL ID14074506
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01