Information about #AB6A36 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AB6A36 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(171, 106, 54) (67.1% red, 41.6% green, 21.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 25 / 46 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #AB6A36 reads as a pleasantly vivid orange and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Dark Gold (#AA6C39). Nearby in the Register you will also find Reno Sand (#B26E33) and Bourbon (#AF6C3E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(171, 106, 54)), which gives #AB6A36 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 4.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AB6A36 color variations

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#AB6A36 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 #AB6A36

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

Dark Gold color link
Dark Gold

#AA6C39

Reno Sand color link
Reno Sand

#B26E33

Bourbon color link
Bourbon

#AF6C3E

Clove Dyed color link
Clove Dyed

#A96232

Loquat Brown color link
Loquat Brown

#AB6134

Mai Tai color link
Mai Tai

#A56531

Bungy color link
Bungy

#AC713C

Leather color link
Leather

#AC7434

Rhapsody color link
Rhapsody

#AD603C

Footloose color link
Footloose

#A4613A

Clay Brown color link
Clay Brown

#B2713D

Earth color link
Earth

#A2653E

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AB6A36
  • RGB171, 106, 54
  • CMYK0, 25, 46, 33
  • CSSrgb(171, 106, 54)
  • HSL27°, 52%, 44%
  • HSL Precise26.667°, 52%, 44.118%
  • HSV27°, 68%, 67%
  • HSB27°, 68%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.671
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • GLSLvec3(0.671, 0.416, 0.212)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.671, 0.416, 0.212, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.671, 0.416, 0.212)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAB6A36
  • DECIMAL ID11233846
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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