Information about Buffalo color

#765F57 - Buffalo color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #765F57 ("Buffalo") belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(118, 95, 87) (46.3% red, 37.3% green, 34.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 12 / 54 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A gently muted orange, #765F57 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 Dakota (#745D55). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dove Feather Grey (#755D5B) and Double Otter (#796053).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(118, 95, 87)), which gives #765F57 its character. If you plan to put text on a #765F57 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. The name "Buffalo" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Buffalo color variations

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

Buffalo 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 Buffalo

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Dakota color link
Dakota

#745D55

Double Otter color link
Double Otter

#796053

Echidna color link
Echidna

#745F52

Pine Cone color link
Pine Cone

#756556

Half Oilskin color link
Half Oilskin

#726459

Pastel Taupe color link
Pastel Taupe

#75655A

Rustic Brown color link
Rustic Brown

#766451

Plain Mouse color link
Plain Mouse

#6E5F57

Dorado color link
Dorado

#6E5F56

Beaten Track color link
Beaten Track

#726756

Bandit color link
Bandit

#72624F

Buffalo color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#765F57
  • RGB118, 95, 87
  • CMYK0, 9, 12, 54
  • HSL15°, 15%, 40%
  • HSL Precise15.484°, 15.122%, 40.196%
  • HSV15°, 26%, 46%
  • HSB15°, 26%, 46%
  • HEX ID765F57
  • DECIMAL ID7757655
  • Name Length7
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB46.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
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