Information about #A46C1E color

#A46C1E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A46C1E belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(164, 108, 30) — 64.3% red, 42.4% green, 11.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 22 / 53 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #A46C1E reads as a strongly colored warm orange and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Rapeseed Oil (#A17917). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Golden Brown (#996515) and Bistre Brown (#967117).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(164, 108, 30)), which gives #A46C1E its character. If you plan to put text on a #A46C1E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. No one has named #A46C1E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A46C1E color variations

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#A46C1E 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 #A46C1E

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

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Golden Brown color link
Golden Brown

#996515

Bistre Brown color link
Bistre Brown

#967117

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Buttered Rum color link
Buttered Rum

#9D702E

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Ochre Brown color link
Ochre Brown

#99632B

High Five color link
High Five

#B26F2C

Zion color link
Zion

#AC7911

Mai Tai color link
Mai Tai

#A56531

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A46C1E
  • RGB164, 108, 30
  • CMYK0, 22, 53, 36
  • CSSrgb(164, 108, 30)
  • HSL35°, 69%, 38%
  • HSL Precise34.925°, 69.072%, 38.039%
  • HSV35°, 82%, 64%
  • HSB35°, 82%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.643
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • GLSLvec3(0.643, 0.424, 0.118)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.643, 0.424, 0.118, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.643, 0.424, 0.118)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA46C1E
  • DECIMAL ID10775582
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01