Information about #A28A53 color

#A28A53 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A28A53 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(162, 138, 83) — 63.5% red, 54.1% green, 32.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 9 / 31 / 36. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A28A53 presents itself as a moderately toned warm orange — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Police Khaki (#A38F58). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Boardwalk (#9F8353) and Willow Tea (#9C8A4D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(162, 138, 83)), which gives #A28A53 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A28A53 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. No one has named #A28A53 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A28A53 color variations

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#A28A53 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 #A28A53

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

Police Khaki color link
Police Khaki

#A38F58

Boardwalk color link
Boardwalk

#9F8353

Willow Tea color link
Willow Tea

#9C8A4D

Teak color link
Teak

#AB8953

Sanctuary color link
Sanctuary

#A68459

Dark Sand color link
Dark Sand

#A88F59

Muddy Waters color link
Muddy Waters

#A9844F

Muesli color link
Muesli

#9E7E53

Brown Beige color link
Brown Beige

#AB814F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A28A53
  • RGB162, 138, 83
  • CMYK0, 9, 31, 36
  • CSSrgb(162, 138, 83)
  • HSL42°, 32%, 48%
  • HSL Precise41.772°, 32.245%, 48.039%
  • HSV42°, 49%, 64%
  • HSB42°, 49%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.541, 0.325)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.541, 0.325, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.541, 0.325)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA28A53
  • DECIMAL ID10652243
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01