Information about #A12600 color

#A12600 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A12600 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(161, 38, 0) (63.1% red, 14.9% green, 0% blue), or CMYK 0 / 48 / 63 / 37 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A12600 presents itself as a intensely saturated warm red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Burnt Red (#9F2305). Nearby in the Register you will also find Strong Vermilion (#A82A00) and Rust Red (#AA2704).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(161, 38, 0)), which gives #A12600 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A12600 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #A12600 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#A12600 color variations

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

#A12600 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 #A12600

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

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Brown Red color link
Brown Red

#922B05

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A12600
  • RGB161, 38, 0
  • CMYK0, 48, 63, 37
  • CSSrgb(161, 38, 0)
  • HSL14°, 100%, 32%
  • HSL Precise14.161°, 100%, 31.569%
  • HSV14°, 100%, 63%
  • HSB14°, 100%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.000
  • GLSLvec3(0.631, 0.149, 0.000)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.631, 0.149, 0.000, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.631, 0.149, 0.000)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB0%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA12600
  • DECIMAL ID10561024
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01