Information about #AD681A color

#AD681A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AD681A belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(173, 104, 26) (67.8% red, 40.8% green, 10.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 27 / 58 / 32 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AD681A presents itself as a energetic, saturated orange — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Omega (#B56519). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Light Brown (#B5651D) and Dirty Brown (#B5651E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(173, 104, 26)), which gives #AD681A its character. If you plan to put text on a #AD681A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AD681A color variations

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

#AD681A 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 #AD681A

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

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

Zion color link
Zion

#AC7911

High Five color link
High Five

#B26F2C

Ruddy Brown color link
Ruddy Brown

#BB6528

Golden Brown color link
Golden Brown

#996515

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AD681A
  • RGB173, 104, 26
  • CMYK0, 27, 58, 32
  • CSSrgb(173, 104, 26)
  • HSL32°, 74%, 39%
  • HSL Precise31.837°, 73.869%, 39.02%
  • HSV32°, 85%, 68%
  • HSB32°, 85%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • GLSLvec3(0.678, 0.408, 0.102)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.678, 0.408, 0.102, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.678, 0.408, 0.102)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAD681A
  • DECIMAL ID11364378
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers12 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01