Information about #A26C03 color

#A26C03 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#A26C03 falls into the Orange Color FamilyFull Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(162, 108, 3) — 63.5% red, 42.4% green, 1.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 21 / 62 / 36. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A26C03 presents itself as a pure, full-strength warm orange — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Strong Gamboge (#A86900). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Gamboge Orange (#996600) and Porcupine (#936900).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(162, 108, 3)), which gives #A26C03 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #A26C03: 4.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.5:1 for white. #A26C03 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A26C03 color variations

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#A26C03 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 #A26C03

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

Porcupine color link
Porcupine

#936900

Ginger color link
Ginger

#B06500

Gold color link
Gold

#A57C00

Puke Brown color link
Puke Brown

#947706

Strong Amber color link
Strong Amber

#A87E00

Poo color link
Poo

#8F7303

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A26C03
  • RGB162, 108, 3
  • CMYK0, 21, 62, 36
  • CSSrgb(162, 108, 3)
  • HSL40°, 96%, 32%
  • HSL Precise39.623°, 96.364%, 32.353%
  • HSV40°, 98%, 64%
  • HSB40°, 98%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.012
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.424, 0.012)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.424, 0.012, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.424, 0.012)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB1.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA26C03
  • DECIMAL ID10644483
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01