Information about #A98666 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A98666 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(169, 134, 102) (66.3% red, 52.5% green, 40% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 26 / 34 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A98666 presents itself as a moderately toned warm orange — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Medium Wood (#A68064). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sandal (#A3876A) and Gold Rush (#A28A64).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(169, 134, 102)), which gives #A98666 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #A98666: 6.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.3:1 for white. #A98666 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A98666 color variations

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

#A98666 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 #A98666

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

Medium Wood color link
Medium Wood

#A68064

Sandal color link
Sandal

#A3876A

Gold Rush color link
Gold Rush

#A28A64

Backcountry color link
Backcountry

#AB8E6B

Mongoose color link
Mongoose

#A58B6F

Light Taupe color link
Light Taupe

#B38B6D

Quasar color link
Quasar

#A17D60

Sanctuary color link
Sanctuary

#A68459

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A98666
  • RGB169, 134, 102
  • CMYK0, 14, 26, 34
  • CSSrgb(169, 134, 102)
  • HSL29°, 28%, 53%
  • HSL Precise28.657°, 28.033%, 53.137%
  • HSV29°, 40%, 66%
  • HSB29°, 40%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.663
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • GLSLvec3(0.663, 0.525, 0.400)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.663, 0.525, 0.400, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.663, 0.525, 0.400)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA98666
  • DECIMAL ID11109990
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01