Information about #A57955 color

#A57955 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A57955 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(165, 121, 85) (64.7% red, 47.5% green, 33.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 17 / 31 / 35 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A57955 presents itself as a softly balanced orange — one 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 almost identical to Cafe Au Lait (#A67B5B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chamoisee (#A0785A) and Moscow Mule (#9E7853).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(165, 121, 85)), which gives #A57955 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A57955 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #A57955 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A57955 color variations

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

#A57955 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 #A57955

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

Cafe Au Lait color link
Cafe Au Lait

#A67B5B

Chamoisee color link
Chamoisee

#A0785A

Moscow Mule color link
Moscow Mule

#9E7853

Muesli color link
Muesli

#9E7E53

Mocha color link
Mocha

#9D7651

Dirt color link
Dirt

#9B7653

Brown Beige color link
Brown Beige

#AB814F

Sanctuary color link
Sanctuary

#A68459

Boardwalk color link
Boardwalk

#9F8353

Quasar color link
Quasar

#A17D60

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A57955
  • RGB165, 121, 85
  • CMYK0, 17, 31, 35
  • CSSrgb(165, 121, 85)
  • HSL27°, 32%, 49%
  • HSL Precise27°, 32%, 49.02%
  • HSV27°, 48%, 65%
  • HSB27°, 48%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.647
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • GLSLvec3(0.647, 0.475, 0.333)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.647, 0.475, 0.333, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.647, 0.475, 0.333)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA57955
  • DECIMAL ID10844501
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers15 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01