Information about #6A421F color

#6A421F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6A421F is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(106, 66, 31) (41.6% red, 25.9% green, 12.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 16 / 29 / 58 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #6A421F reads as a clearly saturated warm orange and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Kobicha (#6B4423). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Brown (#654321) and Semi Sweet Chocolate (#6B4226).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(106, 66, 31)), which gives #6A421F its character. If you plan to put text on a #6A421F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. No one has named #6A421F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#6A421F color variations

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

#6A421F 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 #6A421F

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

Kobicha color link
Kobicha

#6B4423

Dark Brown color link
Dark Brown

#654321

New Amber color link
New Amber

#6D3B24

Peru Tan color link
Peru Tan

#733D1F

Dark Rimu color link
Dark Rimu

#704128

Cafe Royale color link
Cafe Royale

#6A4928

Deep Ochre color link
Deep Ochre

#733D1A

Fudge color link
Fudge

#6A3E2A

Sepia color link
Sepia

#704214

Donkey Brown color link
Donkey Brown

#664C28

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6A421F
  • RGB106, 66, 31
  • CMYK0, 16, 29, 58
  • CSSrgb(106, 66, 31)
  • HSL28°, 55%, 27%
  • HSL Precise28°, 54.745%, 26.863%
  • HSV28°, 71%, 42%
  • HSB28°, 71%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.416, 0.259, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.416, 0.259, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.416, 0.259, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6A421F
  • DECIMAL ID6963743
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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