Information about #A65C4E color

#A65C4E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A65C4E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(166, 92, 78) — 65.1% red, 36.1% green, 30.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 29 / 35 / 35. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A65C4E is a softly balanced red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Redwood (#A45A52). Nearby in the Register you will also find Moderate Vermilion (#A8614A) and Moderate Scarlet (#A8554A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(166, 92, 78)), which gives #A65C4E its character. If you plan to put text on a #A65C4E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.3:1. #A65C4E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A65C4E color variations

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#A65C4E 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 #A65C4E

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A65C4E
  • RGB166, 92, 78
  • CMYK0, 29, 35, 35
  • CSSrgb(166, 92, 78)
  • HSL10°, 36%, 48%
  • HSL Precise9.545°, 36.066%, 47.843%
  • HSV10°, 53%, 65%
  • HSB10°, 53%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.651
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.651, 0.361, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.651, 0.361, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.651, 0.361, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA65C4E
  • DECIMAL ID10902606
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01