Information about #A78F85 color

#A78F85 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A78F85 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(167, 143, 133) (65.5% red, 56.1% green, 52.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 13 / 35 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A78F85 presents itself as a calm, restrained amber-leaning orange — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Ecru Ochre (#A48D83). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Double Joss (#A69380) and Malta (#A59784).

In RGB terms — rgb(167, 143, 133) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #A78F85: 6.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.0:1 for white. This shade is reserved in the Register and is not available for naming.

#A78F85 color variations

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

#A78F85 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 #A78F85

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Ecru Ochre color link
Ecru Ochre

#A48D83

Double Joss color link
Double Joss

#A69380

Malta color link
Malta

#A59784

Zorba color link
Zorba

#A29589

Bronco color link
Bronco

#A79781

Anticipation color link
Anticipation

#A88A8E

Raincloud color link
Raincloud

#A39881

Routeburn color link
Routeburn

#A59982

Rickshaw color link
Rickshaw

#AA917B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A78F85
  • RGB167, 143, 133
  • CMYK0, 9, 13, 35
  • CSSrgb(167, 143, 133)
  • HSL18°, 16%, 59%
  • HSL Precise17.647°, 16.19%, 58.824%
  • HSV18°, 20%, 65%
  • HSB18°, 20%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.655
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • GLSLvec3(0.655, 0.561, 0.522)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.655, 0.561, 0.522, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.655, 0.561, 0.522)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA78F85
  • DECIMAL ID10981253
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01