Information about #AD4B04 color

#AD4B04 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AD4B04 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(173, 75, 4) — 67.8% red, 29.4% green, 1.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 38 / 66 / 32. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #AD4B04 reads as a pure, full-strength 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 Strong Orange (#A85400). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Windsor Tan (#A75502) and Burnt Siena (#B75203).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(173, 75, 4)), which gives #AD4B04 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #AD4B04: 5.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.8:1 for black. #AD4B04 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AD4B04 color variations

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

#AD4B04 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 #AD4B04

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

Windsor Tan color link
Windsor Tan

#A75502

Burnt Siena color link
Burnt Siena

#B75203

Rust color link
Rust

#B7410E

Oregon color link
Oregon

#9B4703

Brick Orange color link
Brick Orange

#C14A09

Mahogany color link
Mahogany

#C04000

Warm Brown color link
Warm Brown

#964E02

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AD4B04
  • RGB173, 75, 4
  • CMYK0, 38, 66, 32
  • CSSrgb(173, 75, 4)
  • HSL25°, 95%, 35%
  • HSL Precise25.207°, 95.48%, 34.706%
  • HSV25°, 98%, 68%
  • HSB25°, 98%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.016
  • GLSLvec3(0.678, 0.294, 0.016)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.678, 0.294, 0.016, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.678, 0.294, 0.016)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB1.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAD4B04
  • DECIMAL ID11356932
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01