Information about #A2977C color

#A2977C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A2977C belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(162, 151, 124) — 63.5% red, 59.2% green, 48.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 4 / 15 / 36. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A2977C is a calm, restrained amber-leaning 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 Triple Akaroa (#A4977A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grey Olive (#A19A7F) and Double Bison Hide (#A19781).

In RGB terms — rgb(162, 151, 124) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A2977C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.9:1. #A2977C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A2977C color variations

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#A2977C 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 #A2977C

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

Grey Olive color link
Grey Olive

#A19A7F

Raincloud color link
Raincloud

#A39881

Triple Sisal color link
Triple Sisal

#A59578

Tallow color link
Tallow

#A39977

Double Joss color link
Double Joss

#A69380

Routeburn color link
Routeburn

#A59982

Bronco color link
Bronco

#A79781

Triple Tana color link
Triple Tana

#9F9B82

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A2977C
  • RGB162, 151, 124
  • CMYK0, 4, 15, 36
  • CSSrgb(162, 151, 124)
  • HSL43°, 17%, 56%
  • HSL Precise42.632°, 16.964%, 56.078%
  • HSV43°, 23%, 64%
  • HSB43°, 23%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.592, 0.486)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.592, 0.486, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.592, 0.486)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB48.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA2977C
  • DECIMAL ID10655612
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01