Information about #A5531D color

#A5531D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A5531D belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(165, 83, 29) — 64.7% red, 32.5% green, 11.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 32 / 53 / 35. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #A5531D reads as a strongly colored warm orange and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Vindaloo (#A74F20). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rich Gold (#A15226) and Hazard (#A3532A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(165, 83, 29)), which gives #A5531D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #A5531D: 5.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.9:1 for black. #A5531D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A5531D color variations

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#A5531D 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 #A5531D

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

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Rich Gold color link
Rich Gold

#A15226

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Rich Brown color link
Rich Brown

#964C1D

Ayers Rock color link
Ayers Rock

#AE451D

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Red Stage color link
Red Stage

#AD522E

Cattail color link
Cattail

#B64925

Heartwood color link
Heartwood

#A6602F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A5531D
  • RGB165, 83, 29
  • CMYK0, 32, 53, 35
  • CSSrgb(165, 83, 29)
  • HSL24°, 70%, 38%
  • HSL Precise23.824°, 70.103%, 38.039%
  • HSV24°, 82%, 65%
  • HSB24°, 82%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.647
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.647, 0.325, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.647, 0.325, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.647, 0.325, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA5531D
  • DECIMAL ID10834717
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers24 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01