Information about #A2917C color

#A2917C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A2917C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(162, 145, 124) — 63.5% red, 56.9% green, 48.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 7 / 15 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A2917C presents itself as a calm, restrained orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Half Gargoyle (#A3927E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Double Joss (#A69380) and Triple Sisal (#A59578).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(162, 145, 124)), which gives #A2917C its character. If you plan to put text on a #A2917C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. #A2917C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A2917C color variations

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#A2917C 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 #A2917C

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

Double Joss color link
Double Joss

#A69380

Triple Sisal color link
Triple Sisal

#A59578

Heirloom color link
Heirloom

#9D8B7C

Rickshaw color link
Rickshaw

#AA917B

Ecru Ochre color link
Ecru Ochre

#A48D83

Raincloud color link
Raincloud

#A39881

Bronco color link
Bronco

#A79781

#A2917C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A2917C
  • RGB162, 145, 124
  • CMYK0, 7, 15, 36
  • CSSrgb(162, 145, 124)
  • HSL33°, 17%, 56%
  • HSL Precise33.158°, 16.964%, 56.078%
  • HSV33°, 23%, 64%
  • HSB33°, 23%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.569
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.569, 0.486)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.569, 0.486, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.569, 0.486)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB48.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA2917C
  • DECIMAL ID10654076
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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