Information about #D5A242 color

#D5A242 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #D5A242 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(213, 162, 66) (83.5% red, 63.5% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 58 / 16 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #D5A242 reads as a energetic, saturated orange and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Antique Gold Metallic (#CFA94A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fish N Chips (#DCAB4B) and Golden Fallen Leaves (#E29C45).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(213, 162, 66)), which gives #D5A242 its character. If you plan to put text on a #D5A242 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.3:1. #D5A242 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#D5A242 color variations

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

#D5A242 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#D5A242 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#D5A242 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#D5A242 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#D5A242 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #D5A242

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

Antique Gold Metallic color link
Antique Gold Metallic

#CFA94A

Fish N Chips color link
Fish N Chips

#DCAB4B

Golden Fallen Leaves color link
Golden Fallen Leaves

#E29C45

Fire Bush color link
Fire Bush

#E09842

Candlelight color link
Candlelight

#E09D37

Satin Sheen Gold color link
Satin Sheen Gold

#CBA135

Party Animal color link
Party Animal

#DB9241

Metallic Gold color link
Metallic Gold

#D3AF37

Tulip Tree color link
Tulip Tree

#E3AC3D

Golden Spice color link
Golden Spice

#C6973F

Lemoncello color link
Lemoncello

#E7A93E

Rustic Gold color link
Rustic Gold

#C2A03D

#D5A242 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D5A242
  • RGB213, 162, 66
  • CMYK0, 20, 58, 16
  • CSSrgb(213, 162, 66)
  • HSL39°, 64%, 55%
  • HSL Precise39.184°, 63.636%, 54.706%
  • HSV39°, 69%, 84%
  • HSB39°, 69%, 84%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.835
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.835, 0.635, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.835, 0.635, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.835, 0.635, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB83.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDD5A242
  • DECIMAL ID14000706
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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