Information about #A56A26 color

#A56A26 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A56A26 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(165, 106, 38) (64.7% red, 41.6% green, 14.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 23 / 50 / 35 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #A56A26 reads as a energetic, saturated orange and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Mai Tai (#A56531). Nearby in the Register you will also find Hot Toddy (#A7752C) and Buttered Rum (#9D702E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(165, 106, 38)), which gives #A56A26 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A56A26 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.5:1. #A56A26 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A56A26 color variations

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

#A56A26 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 #A56A26

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

Mai Tai color link
Mai Tai

#A56531

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Buttered Rum color link
Buttered Rum

#9D702E

Heartwood color link
Heartwood

#A6602F

Ochre Brown color link
Ochre Brown

#99632B

Clove Dyed color link
Clove Dyed

#A96232

Sunshine color link
Sunshine

#9C6531

High Five color link
High Five

#B26F2C

Loquat Brown color link
Loquat Brown

#AB6134

Leather color link
Leather

#AC7434

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Reno Sand color link
Reno Sand

#B26E33

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A56A26
  • RGB165, 106, 38
  • CMYK0, 23, 50, 35
  • CSSrgb(165, 106, 38)
  • HSL32°, 63%, 40%
  • HSL Precise32.126°, 62.562%, 39.804%
  • HSV32°, 77%, 65%
  • HSB32°, 77%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.647
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • GLSLvec3(0.647, 0.416, 0.149)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.647, 0.416, 0.149, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.647, 0.416, 0.149)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA56A26
  • DECIMAL ID10840614
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01