Information about #D4940C color

#D4940C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #D4940C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(212, 148, 12) (83.1% red, 58% green, 4.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 25 / 78 / 17 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#D4940C is a intensely saturated orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Harvest Gold (#DA9100). Nearby in the Register you will also find Yellow Ochre (#CB9D06) and Vivid Amber (#CC9900).

In RGB terms — rgb(212, 148, 12) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, black text reaches a 8.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#D4940C color variations

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#D4940C 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 #D4940C

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

Yellow Ochre color link
Yellow Ochre

#CB9D06

Vivid Amber color link
Vivid Amber

#CC9900

Orange Gold color link
Orange Gold

#D4A017

Gamboge color link
Gamboge

#E49B0F

Ocre color link
Ocre

#C69C04

Cool Copper color link
Cool Copper

#D98719

Fashion Gold color link
Fashion Gold

#D2A500

Cinnamon color link
Cinnamon

#C58917

Ocher color link
Ocher

#BF9B0C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D4940C
  • RGB212, 148, 12
  • CMYK0, 25, 78, 17
  • CSSrgb(212, 148, 12)
  • HSL41°, 89%, 44%
  • HSL Precise40.8°, 89.286%, 43.922%
  • HSV41°, 94%, 83%
  • HSB41°, 94%, 83%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.831
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.580
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • GLSLvec3(0.831, 0.580, 0.047)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.831, 0.580, 0.047, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.831, 0.580, 0.047)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB83.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDD4940C
  • DECIMAL ID13931532
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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