Information about #CF8C08 color

#CF8C08 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #CF8C08 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(207, 140, 8) (81.2% red, 54.9% green, 3.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 26 / 78 / 19 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CF8C08 is a maximally vivid 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 just a few steps away from Harvest Gold (#DA9100). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Desert Yellow (#CA8D16) and Vivid Amber (#CC9900).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(207, 140, 8)), which gives #CF8C08 its character. If you plan to put text on a #CF8C08 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#CF8C08 color variations

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#CF8C08 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 #CF8C08

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

Harvest Gold color link
Harvest Gold

#DA9100

Vivid Amber color link
Vivid Amber

#CC9900

Yellow Ochre color link
Yellow Ochre

#CB9D06

Cinnamon color link
Cinnamon

#C58917

Egypt Gold color link
Egypt Gold

#C09300

Ocre color link
Ocre

#C69C04

Cool Copper color link
Cool Copper

#D98719

Ocher color link
Ocher

#BF9B0C

Dirty Orange color link
Dirty Orange

#C87606

High Noon color link
High Noon

#BC7F0C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CF8C08
  • RGB207, 140, 8
  • CMYK0, 26, 78, 19
  • CSSrgb(207, 140, 8)
  • HSL40°, 93%, 42%
  • HSL Precise39.799°, 92.558%, 42.157%
  • HSV40°, 96%, 81%
  • HSB40°, 96%, 81%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.812
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.031
  • GLSLvec3(0.812, 0.549, 0.031)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.812, 0.549, 0.031, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.812, 0.549, 0.031)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB81.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCF8C08
  • DECIMAL ID13601800
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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