Information about #AD721F color

#AD721F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AD721F is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(173, 114, 31) — 67.8% red, 44.7% green, 12.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 23 / 56 / 32. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AD721F presents itself as a energetic, saturated orange — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to High Five (#B26F2C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Hot Toddy (#A7752C) and Dirty Brown (#B5651E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(173, 114, 31)), which gives #AD721F its character. If you plan to put text on a #AD721F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AD721F color variations

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#AD721F 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 #AD721F

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

High Five color link
High Five

#B26F2C

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Dirty Brown color link
Dirty Brown

#B5651E

Light Brown color link
Light Brown

#B5651D

Zion color link
Zion

#AC7911

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Pirate Gold color link
Pirate Gold

#BA782A

Mandalay color link
Mandalay

#B57B2E

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Reno Sand color link
Reno Sand

#B26E33

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AD721F
  • RGB173, 114, 31
  • CMYK0, 23, 56, 32
  • CSSrgb(173, 114, 31)
  • HSL35°, 70%, 40%
  • HSL Precise35.07°, 69.608%, 40%
  • HSV35°, 82%, 68%
  • HSB35°, 82%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.678, 0.447, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.678, 0.447, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.678, 0.447, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAD721F
  • DECIMAL ID11366943
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01