Information about #A46921 color

#A46921 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A46921 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(164, 105, 33) (64.3% red, 41.2% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 23 / 51 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A46921 presents itself as a strongly colored warm orange — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Ochre Brown (#99632B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Buttered Rum (#9D702E) and Mai Tai (#A56531).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(164, 105, 33)), which gives #A46921 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A46921 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.5:1. No one has named #A46921 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A46921 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#A46921 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 #A46921

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

Ochre Brown color link
Ochre Brown

#99632B

Buttered Rum color link
Buttered Rum

#9D702E

Mai Tai color link
Mai Tai

#A56531

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Golden Brown color link
Golden Brown

#996515

Heartwood color link
Heartwood

#A6602F

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Sunshine color link
Sunshine

#9C6531

High Five color link
High Five

#B26F2C

Bistre Brown color link
Bistre Brown

#967117

Clove Dyed color link
Clove Dyed

#A96232

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A46921
  • RGB164, 105, 33
  • CMYK0, 23, 51, 36
  • CSSrgb(164, 105, 33)
  • HSL33°, 66%, 39%
  • HSL Precise32.977°, 66.497%, 38.627%
  • HSV33°, 80%, 64%
  • HSB33°, 80%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.643
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.412
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.643, 0.412, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.643, 0.412, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.643, 0.412, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA46921
  • DECIMAL ID10774817
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers8 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01