Information about #AA4C0E color

#AA4C0E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AA4C0E is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(170, 76, 14) — 66.7% red, 29.8% green, 5.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 37 / 61 / 33. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AA4C0E presents itself as a maximally vivid amber-leaning orange — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Metallic Brown (#AC4313). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Windsor Tan (#A75502) and Strong Orange (#A85400).

In RGB terms — rgb(170, 76, 14) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #AA4C0E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AA4C0E color variations

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#AA4C0E 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 #AA4C0E

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

Windsor Tan color link
Windsor Tan

#A75502

Rust color link
Rust

#B7410E

Ayers Rock color link
Ayers Rock

#AE451D

Burnt Siena color link
Burnt Siena

#B75203

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Oregon color link
Oregon

#9B4703

Rusty Brown color link
Rusty Brown

#9E3C0E

Mars Orange color link
Mars Orange

#964514

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

#AA4C0E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AA4C0E
  • RGB170, 76, 14
  • CMYK0, 37, 61, 33
  • CSSrgb(170, 76, 14)
  • HSL24°, 85%, 36%
  • HSL Precise23.846°, 84.783%, 36.078%
  • HSV24°, 92%, 67%
  • HSB24°, 92%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.667
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.055
  • GLSLvec3(0.667, 0.298, 0.055)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.667, 0.298, 0.055, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.667, 0.298, 0.055)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAA4C0E
  • DECIMAL ID11160590
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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