Information about #A23F15 color

#A23F15 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A23F15 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(162, 63, 21) — 63.5% red, 24.7% green, 8.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 39 / 55 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A23F15 is a energetic, saturated amber-leaning orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rusty Brown (#9E3C0E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Metallic Brown (#AC4313) and Mars Orange (#964514).

In RGB terms — rgb(162, 63, 21) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A23F15 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A23F15 color variations

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#A23F15 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 #A23F15

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

Rusty Brown color link
Rusty Brown

#9E3C0E

Mars Orange color link
Mars Orange

#964514

Chinese Red color link
Chinese Red

#AA381E

Ayers Rock color link
Ayers Rock

#AE451D

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Rich Brown color link
Rich Brown

#964C1D

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A23F15
  • RGB162, 63, 21
  • CMYK0, 39, 55, 36
  • CSSrgb(162, 63, 21)
  • HSL18°, 77%, 36%
  • HSL Precise17.872°, 77.049%, 35.882%
  • HSV18°, 87%, 64%
  • HSB18°, 87%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.247, 0.082)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.247, 0.082, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.247, 0.082)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA23F15
  • DECIMAL ID10632981
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01