Information about #A5561D color

#A5561D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A5561D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(165, 86, 29) — 64.7% red, 33.7% green, 11.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 31 / 53 / 35. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A5561D presents itself as a strongly colored amber-leaning 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 practically indistinguishable from Vindaloo (#A74F20). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rich Gold (#A15226) and Hazard (#A3532A).

In RGB terms — rgb(165, 86, 29) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A5561D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.9:1. No one has named #A5561D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A5561D color variations

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#A5561D 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 #A5561D

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

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Rich Gold color link
Rich Gold

#A15226

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Rich Brown color link
Rich Brown

#964C1D

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Red Stage color link
Red Stage

#AD522E

Ayers Rock color link
Ayers Rock

#AE451D

Heartwood color link
Heartwood

#A6602F

Golden Brown color link
Golden Brown

#996515

Fiery Orange color link
Fiery Orange

#B1592F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A5561D
  • RGB165, 86, 29
  • CMYK0, 31, 53, 35
  • CSSrgb(165, 86, 29)
  • HSL25°, 70%, 38%
  • HSL Precise25.147°, 70.103%, 38.039%
  • HSV25°, 82%, 65%
  • HSB25°, 82%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.647
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.337
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.647, 0.337, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.647, 0.337, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.647, 0.337, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB33.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA5561D
  • DECIMAL ID10835485
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01