Information about #A6711B color

#A6711B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A6711B belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(166, 113, 27) — 65.1% red, 44.3% green, 10.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 21 / 55 / 35. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #A6711B 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 just a few steps away from Rapeseed Oil (#A17917). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Zion (#AC7911) and Bistre Brown (#967117).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(166, 113, 27)), which gives #A6711B its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #A6711B: 5.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.2:1 for white. #A6711B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A6711B color variations

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#A6711B 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 #A6711B

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

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Zion color link
Zion

#AC7911

Bistre Brown color link
Bistre Brown

#967117

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Golden Curry color link
Golden Curry

#A47D0E

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Golden Brown color link
Golden Brown

#996515

Luxury Gold color link
Luxury Gold

#A48111

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A6711B
  • RGB166, 113, 27
  • CMYK0, 21, 55, 35
  • CSSrgb(166, 113, 27)
  • HSL37°, 72%, 38%
  • HSL Precise37.122°, 72.021%, 37.843%
  • HSV37°, 84%, 65%
  • HSB37°, 84%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.651
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.443
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.651, 0.443, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.651, 0.443, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.651, 0.443, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA6711B
  • DECIMAL ID10907931
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01