Information about #AD8526 color

#AD8526 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AD8526 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(173, 133, 38) (67.8% red, 52.2% green, 14.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 16 / 53 / 32 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AD8526 is a energetic, saturated orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Frizzell (#AD812F). Nearby in the Register you will also find University Of California Gold (#B78727) and Vintage Gold (#A28B23).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(173, 133, 38)), which gives #AD8526 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AD8526 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. #AD8526 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AD8526 color variations

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

#AD8526 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 #AD8526

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

Frizzell color link
Frizzell

#AD812F

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Mandalay color link
Mandalay

#B57B2E

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Reef Gold color link
Reef Gold

#A98D36

Pirate Gold color link
Pirate Gold

#BA782A

Fiesta color link
Fiesta

#BD7E2D

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Nugget color link
Nugget

#BC9229

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AD8526
  • RGB173, 133, 38
  • CMYK0, 16, 53, 32
  • CSSrgb(173, 133, 38)
  • HSL42°, 64%, 41%
  • HSL Precise42.222°, 63.981%, 41.373%
  • HSV42°, 78%, 68%
  • HSB42°, 78%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • GLSLvec3(0.678, 0.522, 0.149)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.678, 0.522, 0.149, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.678, 0.522, 0.149)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAD8526
  • DECIMAL ID11371814
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers10 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01