Information about #A97522 color

#A97522 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A97522 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(169, 117, 34) (66.3% red, 45.9% green, 13.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 53 / 34 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A97522 presents itself as a energetic, saturated orange — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Hot Toddy (#A7752C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rapeseed Oil (#A17917) and High Five (#B26F2C).

In RGB terms — rgb(169, 117, 34) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A97522 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. #A97522 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A97522 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#A97522 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 #A97522

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

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

High Five color link
High Five

#B26F2C

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Buttered Rum color link
Buttered Rum

#9D702E

Zion color link
Zion

#AC7911

Mandalay color link
Mandalay

#B57B2E

Frizzell color link
Frizzell

#AD812F

Leather color link
Leather

#AC7434

Pirate Gold color link
Pirate Gold

#BA782A

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A97522
  • RGB169, 117, 34
  • CMYK0, 20, 53, 34
  • CSSrgb(169, 117, 34)
  • HSL37°, 67%, 40%
  • HSL Precise36.889°, 66.502%, 39.804%
  • HSV37°, 80%, 66%
  • HSB37°, 80%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.663
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.459
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • GLSLvec3(0.663, 0.459, 0.133)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.663, 0.459, 0.133, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.663, 0.459, 0.133)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA97522
  • DECIMAL ID11105570
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01