Information about #CAA53F color

#CAA53F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CAA53F belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(202, 165, 63) — 79.2% red, 64.7% green, 24.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 15 / 55 / 21. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#CAA53F is a confidently colored orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rustic Gold (#C2A03D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Satin Sheen Gold (#CBA135) and Antique Gold Metallic (#CFA94A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(202, 165, 63)), which gives #CAA53F its character. If you plan to put text on a #CAA53F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.3:1. #CAA53F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#CAA53F color variations

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

#CAA53F 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 #CAA53F

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

Rustic Gold color link
Rustic Gold

#C2A03D

Golden Spice color link
Golden Spice

#C6973F

Sundance color link
Sundance

#C4AA4D

Old Gold color link
Old Gold

#CFB53B

Warm Olive color link
Warm Olive

#C7B63C

Afterglow color link
Afterglow

#CE9732

Brass color link
Brass

#B5A642

Karma color link
Karma

#B6A237

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CAA53F
  • RGB202, 165, 63
  • CMYK0, 15, 55, 21
  • CSSrgb(202, 165, 63)
  • HSL44°, 57%, 52%
  • HSL Precise44.029°, 56.735%, 51.961%
  • HSV44°, 69%, 79%
  • HSB44°, 69%, 79%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.792
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.647
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • GLSLvec3(0.792, 0.647, 0.247)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.792, 0.647, 0.247, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.792, 0.647, 0.247)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB79.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB64.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.7%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCAA53F
  • DECIMAL ID13280575
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01