Information about #A16017 color

#A16017 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#A16017 falls into the Orange Color FamilyHigh Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(161, 96, 23) — 63.1% red, 37.6% green, 9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 25 / 54 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A16017 presents itself as a strongly colored warm orange — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Golden Brown (#996515). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pumpkin Skin (#B1610B) and Vindaloo (#A74F20).

The recipe behind #A16017 is rgb(161, 96, 23), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #A16017: 5.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.2:1 for black. #A16017 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A16017 color variations

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

#A16017 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 #A16017

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

Golden Brown color link
Golden Brown

#996515

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Bistre Brown color link
Bistre Brown

#967117

Rich Gold color link
Rich Gold

#A15226

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Ochre Brown color link
Ochre Brown

#99632B

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Afghan Tan color link
Afghan Tan

#905E26

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A16017
  • RGB161, 96, 23
  • CMYK0, 25, 54, 37
  • CSSrgb(161, 96, 23)
  • HSL32°, 75%, 36%
  • HSL Precise31.739°, 75%, 36.078%
  • HSV32°, 86%, 63%
  • HSB32°, 86%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.376
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • GLSLvec3(0.631, 0.376, 0.090)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.631, 0.376, 0.090, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.631, 0.376, 0.090)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA16017
  • DECIMAL ID10575895
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01