Information about #C86F2C color

#C86F2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C86F2C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(200, 111, 44) (78.4% red, 43.5% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 35 / 61 / 22 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #C86F2C reads as a energetic, saturated orange and feels open and friendly. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Gold Ochre (#C77826). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Brownish Orange (#CB7723) and Tango (#D46F31).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(200, 111, 44)), which gives #C86F2C its character. If you plan to put text on a #C86F2C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#C86F2C color variations

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#C86F2C 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 #C86F2C

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

Gold Ochre color link
Gold Ochre

#C77826

Tango color link
Tango

#D46F31

Ochre color link
Ochre

#CC7722

Christine color link
Christine

#BF652E

Gold Drop color link
Gold Drop

#D56C30

Meteor color link
Meteor

#BB7431

Zest color link
Zest

#C6723B

Pirate Gold color link
Pirate Gold

#BA782A

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C86F2C
  • RGB200, 111, 44
  • CMYK0, 35, 61, 22
  • CSSrgb(200, 111, 44)
  • HSL26°, 64%, 48%
  • HSL Precise25.769°, 63.934%, 47.843%
  • HSV26°, 78%, 78%
  • HSB26°, 78%, 78%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.784
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.784, 0.435, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.784, 0.435, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.784, 0.435, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDC86F2C
  • DECIMAL ID13135660
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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