Information about #A7986C color

#A7986C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A7986C belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(167, 152, 108) — 65.5% red, 59.6% green, 42.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 6 / 23 / 35. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A7986C is a softly balanced amber-leaning orange that feels open and friendly. 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 Matte Khaki (#AA9C70). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Half Colins Wicket (#A4936F) and Castlepoint (#AD9569).

In RGB terms — rgb(167, 152, 108) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A7986C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A7986C color variations

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#A7986C 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 #A7986C

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

Matte Khaki color link
Matte Khaki

#AA9C70

Castlepoint color link
Castlepoint

#AD9569

Backcountry color link
Backcountry

#AB8E6B

Dust color link
Dust

#B2996E

Tallow color link
Tallow

#A39977

Dark Beige color link
Dark Beige

#AC9362

Triple Sisal color link
Triple Sisal

#A59578

Goldie color link
Goldie

#B39B69

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A7986C
  • RGB167, 152, 108
  • CMYK0, 6, 23, 35
  • CSSrgb(167, 152, 108)
  • HSL45°, 25%, 54%
  • HSL Precise44.746°, 25.106%, 53.922%
  • HSV45°, 35%, 65%
  • HSB45°, 35%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.655
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • GLSLvec3(0.655, 0.596, 0.424)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.655, 0.596, 0.424, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.655, 0.596, 0.424)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA7986C
  • DECIMAL ID10983532
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01