Information about #A9666D color

#A9666D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A9666D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(169, 102, 109) (66.3% red, 40% green, 42.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 26 / 24 / 34 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A9666D is a softly balanced red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Aiyana (#A86272). Nearby in the Register you will also find Coral Tree (#AB6E67) and Copper Penny (#AD6F69).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(169, 102, 109)), which gives #A9666D its character. If you plan to put text on a #A9666D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. #A9666D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A9666D color variations

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#A9666D 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 #A9666D

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

Aiyana color link
Aiyana

#A86272

Coral Tree color link
Coral Tree

#AB6E67

Copper Penny color link
Copper Penny

#AD6F69

Deep Puce color link
Deep Puce

#A95C68

Rose Dust color link
Rose Dust

#9E5E6F

Quickstep color link
Quickstep

#A7615F

Minnelli color link
Minnelli

#B16B79

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Copper Rose color link
Copper Rose

#996666

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A9666D
  • RGB169, 102, 109
  • CMYK0, 26, 24, 34
  • CSSrgb(169, 102, 109)
  • HSL354°, 28%, 53%
  • HSL Precise353.731°, 28.033%, 53.137%
  • HSV354°, 40%, 66%
  • HSB354°, 40%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.663
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • GLSLvec3(0.663, 0.400, 0.427)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.663, 0.400, 0.427, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.663, 0.400, 0.427)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA9666D
  • DECIMAL ID11101805
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers25 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01