Information about #874F3B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #874F3B is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(135, 79, 59) (52.9% red, 31% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 22 / 30 / 47 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #874F3B reads as a softly balanced amber-leaning orange and sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Roman Ochre (#87523A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mule Fawn (#884F40) and Paarl (#864B36).

The recipe behind #874F3B is rgb(135, 79, 59), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #874F3B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. #874F3B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#874F3B color variations

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#874F3B 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 #874F3B

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

Roman Ochre color link
Roman Ochre

#87523A

Mule Fawn color link
Mule Fawn

#884F40

Paarl color link
Paarl

#864B36

Ironstone color link
Ironstone

#86483C

Magma color link
Magma

#875639

Legend color link
Legend

#8C563B

Green Tea color link
Green Tea

#824B35

Nutmeg color link
Nutmeg

#7E4A3B

Cigar color link
Cigar

#7D4E38

#874F3B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#874F3B
  • RGB135, 79, 59
  • CMYK0, 22, 30, 47
  • CSSrgb(135, 79, 59)
  • HSL16°, 39%, 38%
  • HSL Precise15.789°, 39.175%, 38.039%
  • HSV16°, 56%, 53%
  • HSB16°, 56%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.529, 0.310, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.529, 0.310, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.529, 0.310, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID874F3B
  • DECIMAL ID8867643
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01