Information about #A86D1A color

#A86D1A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A86D1A is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(168, 109, 26) (65.9% red, 42.7% green, 10.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 23 / 56 / 34 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #A86D1A reads as a vivid, lively 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 Rapeseed Oil (#A17917). Nearby in the Register you will also find Omega (#B56519) and Zion (#AC7911).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(168, 109, 26)), which gives #A86D1A its character. If you plan to put text on a #A86D1A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #A86D1A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#A86D1A color variations

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#A86D1A 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 #A86D1A

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

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Zion color link
Zion

#AC7911

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Golden Brown color link
Golden Brown

#996515

Bistre Brown color link
Bistre Brown

#967117

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Golden Curry color link
Golden Curry

#A47D0E

High Five color link
High Five

#B26F2C

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

#A86D1A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A86D1A
  • RGB168, 109, 26
  • CMYK0, 23, 56, 34
  • HSL35°, 73%, 38%
  • HSL Precise35.07°, 73.196%, 38.039%
  • HSV35°, 85%, 66%
  • HSB35°, 85%, 66%
  • HEX IDA86D1A
  • DECIMAL ID11037978
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
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