Information about #A99486 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A99486 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(169, 148, 134) — 66.3% red, 58% green, 52.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 8 / 14 / 34. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A99486 presents itself as a gently muted orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Malta (#A59784). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grullo (#A99A86) and Bronco (#A79781).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(169, 148, 134)), which gives #A99486 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A99486 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.9:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #A99486 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#A99486 color variations

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#A99486 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 #A99486

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

Malta color link
Malta

#A59784

Grullo color link
Grullo

#A99A86

Bronco color link
Bronco

#A79781

Double Joss color link
Double Joss

#A69380

Routeburn color link
Routeburn

#A59982

Zorba color link
Zorba

#A29589

Napa color link
Napa

#A39A87

Raincloud color link
Raincloud

#A39881

Effervescent color link
Effervescent

#A8988E

Ecru Ochre color link
Ecru Ochre

#A48D83

#A99486 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A99486
  • RGB169, 148, 134
  • CMYK0, 8, 14, 34
  • CSSrgb(169, 148, 134)
  • HSL24°, 17%, 59%
  • HSL Precise24°, 16.908%, 59.412%
  • HSV24°, 21%, 66%
  • HSB24°, 21%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.663
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.580
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • GLSLvec3(0.663, 0.580, 0.525)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.663, 0.580, 0.525, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.663, 0.580, 0.525)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA99486
  • DECIMAL ID11113606
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01