Information about #A2711B color

#A2711B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A2711B belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(162, 113, 27) — 63.5% red, 44.3% green, 10.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 19 / 53 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A2711B is a strongly colored warm orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rapeseed Oil (#A17917). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bistre Brown (#967117) and Golden Brown (#996515).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(162, 113, 27)), which gives #A2711B its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #A2711B: 4.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.3:1 for white. #A2711B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A2711B color variations

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#A2711B 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 #A2711B

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

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Bistre Brown color link
Bistre Brown

#967117

Golden Brown color link
Golden Brown

#996515

Zion color link
Zion

#AC7911

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Golden Curry color link
Golden Curry

#A47D0E

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Luxury Gold color link
Luxury Gold

#A48111

Buttered Rum color link
Buttered Rum

#9D702E

Hazel color link
Hazel

#8E7618

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A2711B
  • RGB162, 113, 27
  • CMYK0, 19, 53, 36
  • CSSrgb(162, 113, 27)
  • HSL38°, 71%, 37%
  • HSL Precise38.222°, 71.429%, 37.059%
  • HSV38°, 83%, 64%
  • HSB38°, 83%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.443
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.443, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.443, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.443, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA2711B
  • DECIMAL ID10645787
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers9 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01