Information about #A15522 color

#A15522 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A15522 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(161, 85, 34) (63.1% red, 33.3% green, 13.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 30 / 50 / 37 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A strongly colored warm orange, #A15522 holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rich Gold (#A15226). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Hazard (#A3532A) and Vindaloo (#A74F20).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(161, 85, 34)), which gives #A15522 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A15522 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.8:1. No one has named #A15522 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A15522 color variations

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

#A15522 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 #A15522

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

Rich Gold color link
Rich Gold

#A15226

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Fox color link
Fox

#985629

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Rich Brown color link
Rich Brown

#964C1D

Piper color link
Piper

#9D5432

Alert Tan color link
Alert Tan

#954E2C

Red Stage color link
Red Stage

#AD522E

Red Ochre color link
Red Ochre

#9F5233

Heartwood color link
Heartwood

#A6602F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A15522
  • RGB161, 85, 34
  • CMYK0, 30, 50, 37
  • CSSrgb(161, 85, 34)
  • HSL24°, 65%, 38%
  • HSL Precise24.094°, 65.128%, 38.235%
  • HSV24°, 79%, 63%
  • HSB24°, 79%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • GLSLvec3(0.631, 0.333, 0.133)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.631, 0.333, 0.133, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.631, 0.333, 0.133)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA15522
  • DECIMAL ID10573090
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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