Information about #A97E32 color

#A97E32 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A97E32 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(169, 126, 50) — 66.3% red, 49.4% green, 19.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 17 / 47 / 34. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A97E32 presents itself as a confidently colored orange — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Frizzell (#AD812F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Intrepid (#AB8439) and Pale Fallen Leaves (#AA8736).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(169, 126, 50)), which gives #A97E32 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A97E32 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #A97E32 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A97E32 color variations

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#A97E32 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 #A97E32

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

Frizzell color link
Frizzell

#AD812F

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Leather color link
Leather

#AC7434

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Durian color link
Durian

#B07939

Bronze Ii color link
Bronze Ii

#A67D3D

Mandalay color link
Mandalay

#B57B2E

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

Reef Gold color link
Reef Gold

#A98D36

Alpine color link
Alpine

#AD8A3B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A97E32
  • RGB169, 126, 50
  • CMYK0, 17, 47, 34
  • CSSrgb(169, 126, 50)
  • HSL38°, 54%, 43%
  • HSL Precise38.319°, 54.338%, 42.941%
  • HSV38°, 70%, 66%
  • HSB38°, 70%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.663
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • GLSLvec3(0.663, 0.494, 0.196)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.663, 0.494, 0.196, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.663, 0.494, 0.196)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA97E32
  • DECIMAL ID11107890
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01