Information about Classius color

#B38D42 - Classius color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B38D42, known as "Classius", is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(179, 141, 66) (70.2% red, 55.3% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 44 / 30 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B38D42 is a clearly saturated amber-leaning orange that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Antique Gold (#B0903D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Luxor Gold (#AB8D3F) and Roti (#B69642).

The recipe behind #B38D42 is rgb(179, 141, 66), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #B38D42 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Classius" in the Register.

Classius color variations

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

Classius color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Classius

#B38D42
#C5A564

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#D4BB8A

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#E2D2B1

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#F0E8D8

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White

#FFFFFF

Classius color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Classius

#B38D42
#8E7034

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#6B5427

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#47381A

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#231C0D

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Black

#000000

Classius color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Classius

#B38D42
#A88A4E

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#9E875A

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#948566

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#8A8272

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Grey

#808080

Classius color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#51B242

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#7EB242

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#ABB242

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Classius

#B38D42
#B26042

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#B24251

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#B2427E

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Classius 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
#B38D42
Classius

#B38D42

#4268B3
#4268B3

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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
#B38D42
Classius

#B38D42

#5542B3
#5542B3

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#42A0B3
#42A0B3

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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
#A0B342
#A0B342

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#B38D42
Classius

#B38D42

#B35542
#B35542

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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
#B38D42
Classius

#B38D42

#42B38D
#42B38D

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#8D42B3
#8D42B3

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#B38D42
Classius

#B38D42

#68B342
#68B342

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#4268B3
#4268B3

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#8D42B3
#8D42B3

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#B38D42
Classius

#B38D42

#42B355
#42B355

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#4268B3
#4268B3

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#B342A0
#B342A0

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Nearest named colors to Classius

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

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

Luxor Gold color link
Luxor Gold

#AB8D3F

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

Alpine color link
Alpine

#AD8A3B

Triple Putty color link
Triple Putty

#B78B4B

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Moderate Amber color link
Moderate Amber

#A8914A

Matte Goldenrod color link
Matte Goldenrod

#B7984A

Golden Oak color link
Golden Oak

#BB8141

Jandal color link
Jandal

#B78239

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Classius color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#B38D42 - Classius color image Classius color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
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#B38D42 - Classius color image Classius color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#B38D42 - Classius color image Classius color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B38D42
  • RGB179, 141, 66
  • CMYK0, 15, 44, 30
  • CSSrgb(179, 141, 66)
  • HSL40°, 46%, 48%
  • HSL Precise39.823°, 46.122%, 48.039%
  • HSV40°, 63%, 70%
  • HSB40°, 63%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.702, 0.553, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.702, 0.553, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.702, 0.553, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB38D42
  • DECIMAL ID11767106
  • Name Length8
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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