Information about #A72E02 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#A72E02 falls into the Orange Color Family — Full Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(167, 46, 2) — 65.5% red, 18% green, 0.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 47 / 65 / 35. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A72E02 presents itself as a pure, full-strength amber-leaning 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 Vermilion (#A82A00). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rust Red (#AA2704) and Burnt Red (#9F2305).

In RGB terms — rgb(167, 46, 2) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #A72E02: 6.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.0:1 for black. #A72E02 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A72E02 color variations

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#A72E02 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 #A72E02

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

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Rusty Brown color link
Rusty Brown

#9E3C0E

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Brown Red color link
Brown Red

#922B05

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A72E02
  • RGB167, 46, 2
  • CMYK0, 47, 65, 35
  • HSL16°, 98%, 33%
  • HSL Precise16°, 97.633%, 33.137%
  • HSV16°, 99%, 65%
  • HSB16°, 99%, 65%
  • HEX IDA72E02
  • DECIMAL ID10956290
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB0.8%
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