Information about #A86C23 color

#A86C23 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A86C23 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(168, 108, 35) — 65.9% red, 42.4% green, 13.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 24 / 52 / 34. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A86C23 is a energetic, saturated orange that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Hot Toddy (#A7752C). Nearby in the Register you will also find High Five (#B26F2C) and Dirty Brown (#B5651E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(168, 108, 35)), which gives #A86C23 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A86C23 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.3:1. #A86C23 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A86C23 color variations

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

#A86C23 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 #A86C23

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

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

High Five color link
High Five

#B26F2C

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Mai Tai color link
Mai Tai

#A56531

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Buttered Rum color link
Buttered Rum

#9D702E

Heartwood color link
Heartwood

#A6602F

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Clove Dyed color link
Clove Dyed

#A96232

Reno Sand color link
Reno Sand

#B26E33

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A86C23
  • RGB168, 108, 35
  • CMYK0, 24, 52, 34
  • CSSrgb(168, 108, 35)
  • HSL33°, 66%, 40%
  • HSL Precise32.932°, 65.517%, 39.804%
  • HSV33°, 79%, 66%
  • HSB33°, 79%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • GLSLvec3(0.659, 0.424, 0.137)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.659, 0.424, 0.137, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.659, 0.424, 0.137)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.7%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA86C23
  • DECIMAL ID11037731
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01