Information about #A3862E color

#A3862E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A3862E is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(163, 134, 46) (63.9% red, 52.5% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 11 / 46 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A3862E is a confidently colored yellow 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 just a few steps away from Pale Fallen Leaves (#AA8736). Nearby in the Register you will also find Frizzell (#AD812F) and Vintage Gold (#A28B23).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(163, 134, 46)), which gives #A3862E its character. If you plan to put text on a #A3862E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. #A3862E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A3862E color variations

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#A3862E 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 #A3862E

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

Frizzell color link
Frizzell

#AD812F

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Reef Gold color link
Reef Gold

#A98D36

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Alpine color link
Alpine

#AD8A3B

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Bronze Ii color link
Bronze Ii

#A67D3D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A3862E
  • RGB163, 134, 46
  • CMYK0, 11, 46, 36
  • CSSrgb(163, 134, 46)
  • HSL45°, 56%, 41%
  • HSL Precise45.128°, 55.981%, 40.98%
  • HSV45°, 72%, 64%
  • HSB45°, 72%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.639, 0.525, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.639, 0.525, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.639, 0.525, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA3862E
  • DECIMAL ID10716718
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01