Information about #A2865C color

#A2865C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A2865C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(162, 134, 92) (63.5% red, 52.5% green, 36.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 11 / 27 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #A2865C reads as a softly balanced amber-leaning orange and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Triple Doeskin (#9F8460). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sanctuary (#A68459) and Secret Road (#9D8261).

In RGB terms — rgb(162, 134, 92) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A2865C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. #A2865C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A2865C color variations

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#A2865C 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 #A2865C

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

Sanctuary color link
Sanctuary

#A68459

Secret Road color link
Secret Road

#9D8261

Gold Rush color link
Gold Rush

#A28A64

Goldmine color link
Goldmine

#9B8160

Quasar color link
Quasar

#A17D60

Police Khaki color link
Police Khaki

#A38F58

Boardwalk color link
Boardwalk

#9F8353

Medium Wood color link
Medium Wood

#A68064

Dark Sand color link
Dark Sand

#A88F59

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A2865C
  • RGB162, 134, 92
  • CMYK0, 11, 27, 36
  • CSSrgb(162, 134, 92)
  • HSL36°, 28%, 50%
  • HSL Precise36°, 27.559%, 49.804%
  • HSV36°, 43%, 64%
  • HSB36°, 43%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.525, 0.361)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.525, 0.361, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.525, 0.361)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA2865C
  • DECIMAL ID10651228
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01