Information about #A15E49 color

#A15E49 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A15E49 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(161, 94, 73) — 63.1% red, 36.9% green, 28.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 26 / 35 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A15E49 presents itself as a mildly saturated warm red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Moderate Vermilion (#A8614A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Crail (#A65648) and Sepia Skin (#9E5B40).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(161, 94, 73)), which gives #A15E49 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A15E49 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #A15E49 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#A15E49 color variations

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#A15E49 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 #A15E49

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

Crail color link
Crail

#A65648

Sepia Skin color link
Sepia Skin

#9E5B40

Redwood color link
Redwood

#A45A52

Alfisol Red color link
Alfisol Red

#AA554A

Earth color link
Earth

#A2653E

Red Beech color link
Red Beech

#A1623B

Briar Bronze color link
Briar Bronze

#9C6B4E

Wild West color link
Wild West

#9A5440

#A15E49 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A15E49
  • RGB161, 94, 73
  • CMYK0, 26, 35, 37
  • CSSrgb(161, 94, 73)
  • HSL14°, 38%, 46%
  • HSL Precise14.318°, 37.607%, 45.882%
  • HSV14°, 55%, 63%
  • HSB14°, 55%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • GLSLvec3(0.631, 0.369, 0.286)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.631, 0.369, 0.286, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.631, 0.369, 0.286)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA15E49
  • DECIMAL ID10575433
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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