Information about #A98960 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A98960 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(169, 137, 96) — 66.3% red, 53.7% green, 37.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 13 / 29 / 34. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A98960 presents itself as a moderately toned warm orange — one that feels open and friendly. 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 Gold Rush (#A28A64). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Golden Quartz Ochre (#AA8A58) and Sanctuary (#A68459).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(169, 137, 96)), which gives #A98960 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A98960 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. No one has named #A98960 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A98960 color variations

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#A98960 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 #A98960

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

Gold Rush color link
Gold Rush

#A28A64

Sanctuary color link
Sanctuary

#A68459

Dark Sand color link
Dark Sand

#A88F59

Medium Wood color link
Medium Wood

#A68064

Gold Coast color link
Gold Coast

#B38B5E

Dark Beige color link
Dark Beige

#AC9362

Police Khaki color link
Police Khaki

#A38F58

Sandal color link
Sandal

#A3876A

Backcountry color link
Backcountry

#AB8E6B

Teak color link
Teak

#AB8953

#A98960 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A98960
  • RGB169, 137, 96
  • CMYK0, 13, 29, 34
  • CSSrgb(169, 137, 96)
  • HSL34°, 30%, 52%
  • HSL Precise33.699°, 29.796%, 51.961%
  • HSV34°, 43%, 66%
  • HSB34°, 43%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.663
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.537
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.376
  • GLSLvec3(0.663, 0.537, 0.376)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.663, 0.537, 0.376, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.663, 0.537, 0.376)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB37.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA98960
  • DECIMAL ID11110752
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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