Information about #A2492B color

#A2492B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A2492B belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(162, 73, 43) — 63.5% red, 28.6% green, 16.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 35 / 47 / 36. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A2492B is a pleasantly vivid orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rock Spray (#9D442D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Hazard (#A3532A) and Rich Gold (#A15226).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(162, 73, 43)), which gives #A2492B its character. If you plan to put text on a #A2492B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #A2492B is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#A2492B color variations

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#A2492B 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 #A2492B

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

Rock Spray color link
Rock Spray

#9D442D

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Rich Gold color link
Rich Gold

#A15226

Kamikaze color link
Kamikaze

#A43F30

Red Ochre color link
Red Ochre

#9F5233

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Tia Maria color link
Tia Maria

#97422D

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Alert Tan color link
Alert Tan

#954E2C

Piper color link
Piper

#9D5432

Red Stage color link
Red Stage

#AD522E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A2492B
  • RGB162, 73, 43
  • CMYK0, 35, 47, 36
  • CSSrgb(162, 73, 43)
  • HSL15°, 58%, 40%
  • HSL Precise15.126°, 58.049%, 40.196%
  • HSV15°, 73%, 64%
  • HSB15°, 73%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.286, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.286, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.286, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA2492B
  • DECIMAL ID10635563
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01