Information about Bronze color

#CD7F32 - Bronze color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #CD7F32, known as "Bronze", is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(205, 127, 50) (80.4% red, 49.8% green, 19.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 31 / 61 / 20 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CD7F32 is a energetic, saturated orange that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Chinese Bronze (#CD8032). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dixie (#CD8431) and Golden Bell (#CA8136).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(205, 127, 50)), which gives #CD7F32 its character. If you plan to put text on a #CD7F32 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. The name "Bronze" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Bronze color variations

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

Bronze 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 Bronze

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

Dixie color link
Dixie

#CD8431

Golden Bell color link
Golden Bell

#CA8136

Hero color link
Hero

#D37C39

Geebung color link
Geebung

#C5832E

Peru color link
Peru

#CD853F

Gold Ochre color link
Gold Ochre

#C77826

Dull Orange color link
Dull Orange

#D8863B

Tiger Orange color link
Tiger Orange

#C88141

Fiesta color link
Fiesta

#BD7E2D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CD7F32
  • RGB205, 127, 50
  • CMYK0, 31, 61, 20
  • CSSrgb(205, 127, 50)
  • HSL30°, 61%, 50%
  • HSL Precise29.806°, 60.784%, 50%
  • HSV30°, 76%, 80%
  • HSB30°, 76%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.804
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.498
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • GLSLvec3(0.804, 0.498, 0.196)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.804, 0.498, 0.196, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.804, 0.498, 0.196)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCD7F32
  • DECIMAL ID13467442
  • Name Length6
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