Information about #AD6C0A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AD6C0A is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(173, 108, 10) (67.8% red, 42.4% green, 3.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 25 / 64 / 32 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #AD6C0A reads as a maximally vivid orange and holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 Philippine Gold (#B17304). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Strong Gamboge (#A86900) and Pumpkin Skin (#B1610B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(173, 108, 10)), which gives #AD6C0A its character. If you plan to put text on a #AD6C0A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AD6C0A color variations

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#AD6C0A 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 #AD6C0A

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

Ginger color link
Ginger

#B06500

Brown Orange color link
Brown Orange

#B96902

Zion color link
Zion

#AC7911

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Golden Curry color link
Golden Curry

#A47D0E

Gold color link
Gold

#A57C00

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AD6C0A
  • RGB173, 108, 10
  • CMYK0, 25, 64, 32
  • HSL36°, 89%, 36%
  • HSL Precise36.074°, 89.071%, 35.882%
  • HSV36°, 94%, 68%
  • HSB36°, 94%, 68%
  • HEX IDAD6C0A
  • DECIMAL ID11365386
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.9%
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