Information about #171006 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #171006 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Very Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(23, 16, 6) — 9% red, 6.3% green, 2.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 3 / 7 / 91. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#171006 presents itself as a pleasantly vivid warm orange — one that lives deep in the shadows. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Crowshead (#1C1208). Nearby in the Register you will also find Acadia (#1B1404) and Adomo (#121002).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(23, 16, 6)), which gives #171006 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 18.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.1:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:91) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#171006 color variations

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#171006 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 #171006

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

Crowshead color link
Crowshead

#1C1208

Acadia color link
Acadia

#1B1404

Adomo color link
Adomo

#121002

Asphalt color link
Asphalt

#130A06

Fingertips color link
Fingertips

#130E0C

Smoky Black color link
Smoky Black

#100C08

Licorice color link
Licorice

#1A1110

Marshland color link
Marshland

#0B0F08

#171006 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#171006
  • RGB23, 16, 6
  • CMYK0, 3, 7, 91
  • HSL35°, 59%, 6%
  • HSL Precise35.294°, 58.621%, 5.686%
  • HSV35°, 74%, 9%
  • HSB35°, 74%, 9%
  • HEX ID171006
  • DECIMAL ID1511430
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Dark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB2.4%
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