Information about #A85B0E color

#A85B0E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A85B0E is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(168, 91, 14) (65.9% red, 35.7% green, 5.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 30 / 60 / 34 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #A85B0E reads as a energetic, saturated amber-leaning orange and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Pumpkin Skin (#B1610B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Windsor Tan (#A75502) and Orangish Brown (#B25F03).

In RGB terms — rgb(168, 91, 14) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A85B0E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. #A85B0E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A85B0E color variations

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#A85B0E 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 #A85B0E

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

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

Windsor Tan color link
Windsor Tan

#A75502

Ginger color link
Ginger

#B06500

Golden Brown color link
Golden Brown

#996515

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Burnt Siena color link
Burnt Siena

#B75203

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A85B0E
  • RGB168, 91, 14
  • CMYK0, 30, 60, 34
  • CSSrgb(168, 91, 14)
  • HSL30°, 85%, 36%
  • HSL Precise30°, 84.615%, 35.686%
  • HSV30°, 92%, 66%
  • HSB30°, 92%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.055
  • GLSLvec3(0.659, 0.357, 0.055)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.659, 0.357, 0.055, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.659, 0.357, 0.055)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA85B0E
  • DECIMAL ID11033358
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01