Information about #AA802C color

#AA802C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#AA802C falls into the Orange Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(170, 128, 44) — 66.7% red, 50.2% green, 17.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 16 / 49 / 33. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AA802C presents itself as a confidently colored orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Frizzell (#AD812F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Hot Toddy (#A7752C) and Pale Fallen Leaves (#AA8736).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(170, 128, 44)), which gives #AA802C its character. On this background, black text reaches a 5.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.6:1. No one has named #AA802C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#AA802C color variations

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

#AA802C 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 #AA802C

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

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Mandalay color link
Mandalay

#B57B2E

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Leather color link
Leather

#AC7434

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Durian color link
Durian

#B07939

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Reef Gold color link
Reef Gold

#A98D36

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AA802C
  • RGB170, 128, 44
  • CMYK0, 16, 49, 33
  • CSSrgb(170, 128, 44)
  • HSL40°, 59%, 42%
  • HSL Precise40°, 58.879%, 41.961%
  • HSV40°, 74%, 67%
  • HSB40°, 74%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.667
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.502
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.667, 0.502, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.667, 0.502, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.667, 0.502, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB50.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAA802C
  • DECIMAL ID11173932
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01