Information about #A85A1A color

#A85A1A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A85A1A belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(168, 90, 26) — 65.9% red, 35.3% green, 10.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 31 / 56 / 34. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #A85A1A reads as a strongly colored warm orange and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Vindaloo (#A74F20). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rich Gold (#A15226) and Omega (#B56519).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(168, 90, 26)), which gives #A85A1A its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #A85A1A: 5.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.1:1 for black. #A85A1A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A85A1A color variations

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#A85A1A 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 #A85A1A

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

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Rich Gold color link
Rich Gold

#A15226

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

Golden Brown color link
Golden Brown

#996515

Heartwood color link
Heartwood

#A6602F

Ayers Rock color link
Ayers Rock

#AE451D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A85A1A
  • RGB168, 90, 26
  • CMYK0, 31, 56, 34
  • CSSrgb(168, 90, 26)
  • HSL27°, 73%, 38%
  • HSL Precise27.042°, 73.196%, 38.039%
  • HSV27°, 85%, 66%
  • HSB27°, 85%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • GLSLvec3(0.659, 0.353, 0.102)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.659, 0.353, 0.102, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.659, 0.353, 0.102)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA85A1A
  • DECIMAL ID11033114
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers34 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01