Information about #D8A72B color

#D8A72B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #D8A72B is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(216, 167, 43) — 84.7% red, 65.5% green, 16.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 19 / 68 / 15. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#D8A72B presents itself as a energetic, saturated orange — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Warm Gold (#DAA428). Nearby in the Register you will also find Galliano (#D8A723) and Sundial (#DDB12C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(216, 167, 43)), which gives #D8A72B its character. If you plan to put text on a #D8A72B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.2:1. #D8A72B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#D8A72B color variations

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#D8A72B 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 #D8A72B

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

Warm Gold color link
Warm Gold

#DAA428

Galliano color link
Galliano

#D8A723

Sundial color link
Sundial

#DDB12C

Goldenrod color link
Goldenrod

#DAA520

Leo color link
Leo

#DAB135

Urobilin color link
Urobilin

#E1AD21

Candlelight color link
Candlelight

#E09D37

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D8A72B
  • RGB216, 167, 43
  • CMYK0, 19, 68, 15
  • CSSrgb(216, 167, 43)
  • HSL43°, 69%, 51%
  • HSL Precise43.006°, 68.924%, 50.784%
  • HSV43°, 80%, 85%
  • HSB43°, 80%, 85%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.847
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.655
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.847, 0.655, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.847, 0.655, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.847, 0.655, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB84.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB65.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDD8A72B
  • DECIMAL ID14198571
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01