Information about #A9451D color

#A9451D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A9451D belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(169, 69, 29) — 66.3% red, 27.1% green, 11.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 39 / 55 / 34. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A9451D is a vivid, lively warm orange that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Ayers Rock (#AE451D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vindaloo (#A74F20) and Metallic Brown (#AC4313).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(169, 69, 29)), which gives #A9451D its character. If you plan to put text on a #A9451D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #A9451D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#A9451D color variations

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#A9451D 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 #A9451D

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

Ayers Rock color link
Ayers Rock

#AE451D

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Chinese Red color link
Chinese Red

#AA381E

Cattail color link
Cattail

#B64925

Rich Gold color link
Rich Gold

#A15226

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Rock Spray color link
Rock Spray

#9D442D

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A9451D
  • RGB169, 69, 29
  • CMYK0, 39, 55, 34
  • CSSrgb(169, 69, 29)
  • HSL17°, 71%, 39%
  • HSL Precise17.143°, 70.707%, 38.824%
  • HSV17°, 83%, 66%
  • HSB17°, 83%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.663
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.663, 0.271, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.663, 0.271, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.663, 0.271, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA9451D
  • DECIMAL ID11093277
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01